The other day, one of my good friends and avid supporters sent me an email, encouraging me to explore the enclosed hyperlink that she had so graciously inserted into the message. I must be honest. Usually, when I get emails suggesting that I go to other sites, I usually delete them immediately. After many years of being redirected to lascivious porn sites or having my computer infected with spy ware and the latest mutation of a ‘Trojan Horse’ computer virus, I have learned to become very cautious with the various attachments or hyperlinks that may reside in some of my email messages. However, despite my reluctance, I proceeded in clicking the link that led me to a site that displayed, in bold letters, the words “The Christopher King Phenomenon”.
Imagine my surprise when I watched a video of a news clip describing what has become a grass-roots movement to elect Christopher King as President of the United States. While I immediately laughed at the video which, by the way, was a personalized joke from my friend, it got me thinking. I could be president, couldn’t I? Besides, I couldn’t possibly do worse than the last guy, right?
As I have spent the last week and a half listening to the many speeches taking place at the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, I have tried to take notice to the common themes that are illustrated from the major political parties. While the Republicans donned colorful signs, highlighting the message, “Country First,” the Democrats presented a very compelling case for their candidate as they focused on the mantra of “Change”.
While I will attempt to keep an open mind in the midst of the recent political squabbles, I do recognize the need for change within this country. However, over the course of my twelve years of speaking to various audiences and individuals, I have realized two things. One, the only thing that is constant is change. Okay, I am aware that almost everyone has heard that cliché. But, two, no one truly wants to change. We merely want to be entertained while talking about it.
Regardless of how much we may agree that change needs to take place, the last thing that many of us want to embrace is change. Sure, your current situation may be painful. But, you’re accustomed to it. Change will force you out of your comfort zone. Sure, you need to lose weight. But change will force you to develop uncomfortable healthy eating and exercise habits. Yes, you’re on the brink of financial ruin. But to change your situation, you will be forced to develop new spending and saving habits, which initially are uncomfortable. You see, we only seem to change when our current situation becomes so painful and unbearable that it forces us to embrace change.
One of the greatest sound bites that I heard last week came from Senator Barack Obama. He said, “Change isn’t going to come from Washington. Change has to come to Washington.” Many of you are seeking a change in your current situation. However, you are simply waiting idly by with the expectation that your situation is going to suddenly change on its own. Piggy-backing from the words of the Illinois Senator, I will say, “Change isn’t going to come from your situation. You must bring change to your situation.” For your situation to change, you must change the behaviors that landed you in the situation to begin with.
Yes, I am a person that believes in and tries to embrace change. Whether those changes are political, personal, emotional, or financial, I understand that I must do something to bring change to the situation. And for those of you that think that I am embracing one candidate over another. You’re right. When I go to the polls, on November 4th, I am voting for…Christopher King. Embrace change! Vote for Christopher King for President 2008.
Thank you.
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