It’s not easy. It’s not something everyone is born with … it’s actually a rare skill that MVP has perfected over decades. The idea that anyone could do what she did diminishes her hard work & intense preparation. Others lack the ability or the willingness to do the work, and those who dump on Kamala for her greatness, it’s clearly both … plus unabashed jealousy & resentment 🤢
It’s not easy. It’s not something everyone is born with … it’s actually a rare skill that MVP has perfected over decades. The idea that anyone could do what she did diminishes her hard work & intense preparation. Others lack the ability or the willingness to do the work, and those who dump on Kamala for her greatness, it’s clearly both … plus unabashed jealousy & resentment 🤢
I agree wholeheartedly with everything you are saying about her but will add one more thing. I believe she is born for this work. By “this work” I mean her lifelong interest social justice, human rights, power to the people and leadership that “lifts people up”. Her Vision for America and for what is possible in this world was seeded into her by parents who dreamt big and emigrated to America from places where slavery and social injustice have been written into the daily lives of people of color and of women for generations. Once here, her parents were themselves engaged in political activism and they involved themselves in grassroots social activism. They actively participated in the campaign for equal rights and freedom for everybody. And they brought their kids right along with them.
Kamala first heard about equal rights and social justice in her mother’s womb. She was born female, black, brown and working class into a world where the class divisions are obvious and palpable and where she would have firsthand experience with social injustice, unequal rights, racism and sexism. And while all this was true, it was also true that her situation brought her first hand experience with middle class values, the power of community and the way people can and do work together to lift each other up. Her parents, despite being immigrants of color from third world countries, each accomplished amazing things in their lives and in doing so showed her the value of working hard and against the odds to achieve something which would/could then be used to help others. They actually lived the American dream.
Into that rich, unique combination of potential Kamala was born. Gifted and brilliant, she got the assignment. And she followed through. She worked hard, built community, met every obstacle and achieved success in the high goal she set for herself. Then she found ways to use her success to help others. She is a true daughter of the American Dream.
I think it is important to get it that beyond all of her accomplishments in the public sphere of her life, she has a unique combination of breeding and upbringing which we see and hear now expressing through her stated Vision for this country. Her stated values and her ideas about what true leadership is have been seeded, nurtured, cultivated, honed and modeled throughout her entire life. And … she is not only ready to meet this moment in our history, she is willing.
Based on her personal attributes and accomplishments and right down into her DNA she is not just equipped to be the leader this country needs right now, it’s not in her to give up and it’s not in her to fail. I think it’s important to hold this knowledge as we move forward with her.
Moving forward sounds so good, doesn’t it? So … we follow her lead. Buckle up, work hard, and we fight for our country now. And, as Kamala says … when we fight we win.
If I meandered off topic a bit, my apologies. I find Kamala Harris inspirational on many, many levels.
"You are exactly right. Please allow me to modify my statement, as I did not intend to diminish the Vice President's outstanding performance. It took one courageous woman to stand toe-to-toe with that monster. I never understood why the fact check is so obvious, yet the media and other politicians give him a pass."
That is precisely true. The work ethic is part of her very nature. As a Black woman aspiring to higher office it has to be part of who she is. Those who are willing to make preparation a natural part of their work ethic have an edge on those who are not. It’s like they never stop being studious people. Obama, Hillary, Madeleine Albright, and others embrace preparation as the path to getting the results they strive for. She wasted not one minute of that break to prepare for the rest of that debate. It’s an excellent example for young people everywhere.
It’s not easy. It’s not something everyone is born with … it’s actually a rare skill that MVP has perfected over decades. The idea that anyone could do what she did diminishes her hard work & intense preparation. Others lack the ability or the willingness to do the work, and those who dump on Kamala for her greatness, it’s clearly both … plus unabashed jealousy & resentment 🤢
She has my unabashed admiration and respect!
Me too! I can only imagine the ignorant crap she has to put up with. There are way too many ignorant or close-minded people!
I agree wholeheartedly with everything you are saying about her but will add one more thing. I believe she is born for this work. By “this work” I mean her lifelong interest social justice, human rights, power to the people and leadership that “lifts people up”. Her Vision for America and for what is possible in this world was seeded into her by parents who dreamt big and emigrated to America from places where slavery and social injustice have been written into the daily lives of people of color and of women for generations. Once here, her parents were themselves engaged in political activism and they involved themselves in grassroots social activism. They actively participated in the campaign for equal rights and freedom for everybody. And they brought their kids right along with them.
Kamala first heard about equal rights and social justice in her mother’s womb. She was born female, black, brown and working class into a world where the class divisions are obvious and palpable and where she would have firsthand experience with social injustice, unequal rights, racism and sexism. And while all this was true, it was also true that her situation brought her first hand experience with middle class values, the power of community and the way people can and do work together to lift each other up. Her parents, despite being immigrants of color from third world countries, each accomplished amazing things in their lives and in doing so showed her the value of working hard and against the odds to achieve something which would/could then be used to help others. They actually lived the American dream.
Into that rich, unique combination of potential Kamala was born. Gifted and brilliant, she got the assignment. And she followed through. She worked hard, built community, met every obstacle and achieved success in the high goal she set for herself. Then she found ways to use her success to help others. She is a true daughter of the American Dream.
I think it is important to get it that beyond all of her accomplishments in the public sphere of her life, she has a unique combination of breeding and upbringing which we see and hear now expressing through her stated Vision for this country. Her stated values and her ideas about what true leadership is have been seeded, nurtured, cultivated, honed and modeled throughout her entire life. And … she is not only ready to meet this moment in our history, she is willing.
Based on her personal attributes and accomplishments and right down into her DNA she is not just equipped to be the leader this country needs right now, it’s not in her to give up and it’s not in her to fail. I think it’s important to hold this knowledge as we move forward with her.
Moving forward sounds so good, doesn’t it? So … we follow her lead. Buckle up, work hard, and we fight for our country now. And, as Kamala says … when we fight we win.
If I meandered off topic a bit, my apologies. I find Kamala Harris inspirational on many, many levels.
"You are exactly right. Please allow me to modify my statement, as I did not intend to diminish the Vice President's outstanding performance. It took one courageous woman to stand toe-to-toe with that monster. I never understood why the fact check is so obvious, yet the media and other politicians give him a pass."
That is precisely true. The work ethic is part of her very nature. As a Black woman aspiring to higher office it has to be part of who she is. Those who are willing to make preparation a natural part of their work ethic have an edge on those who are not. It’s like they never stop being studious people. Obama, Hillary, Madeleine Albright, and others embrace preparation as the path to getting the results they strive for. She wasted not one minute of that break to prepare for the rest of that debate. It’s an excellent example for young people everywhere.
Thank you Mary.
May we all be born into lives that allow us to rise to our fullest potential. And have the heart and grace, as Kamala, to pay it forward.
Beautifully written Mary.
Inspirational, an excellent match between subject and and presentation.