More Amanda Gorman

We need more Amanda Gorman in the world. Her energy is exactly what we need to turn this train around. Her performance has covered my heart in hope. Hope that I did not think was possible. I have lost count on how many times I have watched it. Each time I am left in awe at her God given talent and beauty.

I pray daily for a sign to hang on for just one more day and that prayer has been answered in a dramatic and profound fashion. Witnessing her greatness enriches my dehydrated soul. The election year from hell mixed with covidays and unbelievable personal crap has me mentally exhausted. At the risk of sounding melodramatic - Amanda Gorman has saved my life. Listening to her interviews is intoxicating. I find myself energized and less frantic about the future after hearing her speak. Clearly her purpose is unfolding in high definition right before us.

This euphoria must be similar to how Trumpers reacted to his speeches. I have tried to understand how my friends could succumb to the brainwashing of Faux news. Perhaps his message resonated with them in a personal way just as Gorman has me. I just hope they watched her. The optics of this narrative are priceless. The young black woman from a single parent home who overcame a speech impediment illuminates the world as the old white man shuffles off stage with his head hanging low.

What a blessing to witness the shift in focus to the positivity and unity that we all desperately need.

Thank you Amanda Gorman.