I will never forget the conversation.
“You are so lucky to be a Canadian and living in Canada.
We are terrified of what will happen with our country if Obama doesn’t get into the White House.”

The fear expressed at the time was palpable. 
I could feel it!

That was then. 
This is now.
And today, another Presidential Inauguration.

This time,
the fear is beyond palpable in the United States. 
It has spread far beyond the borders of the United States. 

The world is watching and hopefully remembering a man who swayed the masses into believing
that he … and only he …
could make their country great again. 
He didn’t the first time.
He won’t this time.

While the world seemed void of hope – then 
and the world seems void of hope – now
nature and history provide Conduits of Hope:
flowers growing in the desert … in cement … along a wooden fence
Rosa Parks … Malala … Barack Obama and his election – twice! … Bishop Budde … 

Strong reminders of tenacity, courage and hope.

Conduits of hope ARE around us.

May we look for Conduits of Hope.

May we see Conduits of Hope.

May we believe in Conduits of Hope.

May we be Conduits of Hope.

Photo: Laura Hope – Unsplash – used with permission

© June Maffin
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