Somewhere in between Washington and New York City.

Rainy nights in New York sometime have a way of putting distant thoughts together. The lights? The buildings? The people? Maybe it is just walking along the streets and thinking about things. Thoughts you have been avoiding can suddenly become clear -- with keystrokes, phone call or conditioned sentiment, taking action avoided for too long.

No more excuses. No more delay.

Drawing inspiration from places where it is warranted, realizing where value exists and choosing to focus where it is deserved. Trusting your instincts and making the most of situations that others would avoid. Empathy and belief -- faith and looking and searching for intent and purpose.

Perhaps this is saying the "right things". Nonetheless, it is what I believe and this is most important.

As we look for the best in people, indeed selflessness and consideration exemplify this. I also believe in redemption; to this these thoughts are conceived.

To understand who we are, we reflect from where we have come, but focus on where we will go and thus who we will become.

Thanks to all those that think the same way . . . and to those opposed, don't be so cynical.