 |
| www.nabanitadhar.in |
I don’t know much about the United States of America. Well, I do but that doesn’t really amount to much. Most of what I do know about the US is from those geography lessons back in school, the news and mostly from the movies or sitcoms I grew up watching. So, believe me, when I tell you this, I can’t distinguish a Democrat from a Republican even if my life depends on it.
But the entire world today is talking about the upcoming US Presidential polls. And being a part of this world, I can’t quite ignore this impending colossal event, can I?
But still, living thousands and thousands of miles away from the American shores, I have not really been following the build up to the US Presidential Elections as much. Well, let’s just say, India is keeping me occupied abundantly throughout the day for now. I barely have time to listen to news about India much less any other part of the world. But this week there was something which I just couldn’t ignore. Or, should I say, there was someone who drew and held on to my attention for 14:45 whole minutes. And that is a lot with a very naughty eight-month-old by my side. So, who was that someone?
Michelle Obama
To say that I admire her would be an understatement really. I’m hooked every time I hear her speak. There’s just something about her. And that day listening to her DNC 2016 speech, I was awed again.
This wasn’t the first time I was listening to her, though. I also know that she might not even have written the speech by herself. Or, she might have, I don’t know. But still, there is something about the current FLOTUS that makes me wish that someday in the future she becomes the POTUS. After all, we do need more women heading governments, leading from the front.
When strong women like Michelle Obama speak, people listen.
There is always so much depth and sophistication in the way she speaks and topics she speaks on that it makes me want to do well as a woman. I don’t know if it makes sense to you. But every time I listen to her, I am filled with an eagerness to work harder and work better. And not only for myself but for every girl, every woman out there and now that I have a daughter, for her too.
I love how passionately she talks about education and how important it is for women. She talks about is so earnestly that it’s contagious. We need women like her to inspire us, talk to us, about us, make the world stand up and take notice of women’s issues. Make no mistake, when strong women like her speak, people listen. And we need that.
Her words connect with me as a woman. When she talks about women climbing the ladder, creating more opportunities for other women and about proving how Math and Science are not just for men, I find myself nodding.
I don’t know what will happen in the US November Presidential Polls. I don’t know how it will affect India. But I do know one thing. I’ll miss Michelle Obama as the First Lady of the United States. I hope she stays in public life and keeps inspiring girls, kids, women and men all around the world as she has been doing for the past so many odd years.
It’s fair to say, she is a voice which speaks for women, education and other important issues and makes sense while doing so. So, I source inspiration from women like her in my everyday life as an ordinary woman.
So, tell me, do you admire her too? Tell me, who are the two women who inspire you?
There was something in her DNC 2016 speech which really stuck a chord with me. And I leave you with that today.
When they go low, we go high.
I love listening to FLOTUS too, she has a way of making her point of view heard. Loved her DNC 2016 speech too.
xoxo – C
Style.. A Pastiche! Styleapastiche.com
I haven't really managed to listen to the speech but I surely will. She is a strong woman and for the sake of mankind I hope Hillary wins ( though I admire her as a woman, I don't admire her politics but I suppose that's better than someone called TRUMP!)
I too wish she would become the President. Someday, maybe. loved her speech and the VPs too. I'm a bit of US election follower – so I heard almost every one of them! 😉
Like you I am not aware about the daily events or even important events associated with the US Presidential elections. But Michelle Obama is inspirational. I once heard her speech or talks in an American high school where she was speaking to the girls to pursue their education as priority instead of falling out for various reasons, number 1-guys, number 2- teenage pregnancy. Imagine which First Lady does this. The other woman who inspires me is Oprah. I recently read her book 'What I know for sure' and the lines from the book connected with me.
Like you I am not aware about the daily events or even important events associated with the US Presidential elections. But Michelle Obama is inspirational. I once heard her speech or talks in an American high school where she was speaking to the girls to pursue their education as priority instead of falling out for various reasons, number 1-guys, number 2- teenage pregnancy. Imagine which First Lady does this. The other woman who inspires me is Oprah. I recently read her book 'What I know for sure' and the lines from the book connected with me.
I am not following US elections much and have't heard Michelle Obama's speech. All social media is praising her after that speech and after reading your post, I want to listen that for sure. Really we need great women like her to inspire other women about education and other issues like fighting domestic violence and gaining economic independence.
Her speech might have been written by someone else, but the way she articulated it was simply awesome. I sincerely wish she does become the president some day soon. We need more people like this husband and wife duo who care more about people than about power.
Strong women inspire us by their speech and actions.Michelle is one of them.
Honestly, I haven't really followed her speech but love the last one on how she brushed off negative people and it's a reminder never fall into the muck, like the rest do!!! It was true an amazing speech and I am sure she sat with her writer:)
She truly has. 🙂
Oh yes, anyone is better than TRUMP!
Good, Corinne. It's always good to be updated because the world is such nowadays. I didn't hear the VPs speech but I'll do..
True, Anamika… She is one inspirational lady. I like Oprah too but some of her statements about India really pisses me off. They can be so knowledgeable and so ignorant at the same time.
Yes, we do indeed Mahathi… We really need women like her to speak and inspire us and make the world take notice
I do too, Rekha . And yes we need more and more people like her!
She indeed is one!
Yes, I guess she did. I loved that part of the speech too, Vishal
Michele Obama is an inspiring woman. She's always so well-turned out and intelligent! Lovely post. I am not really interested in politics but the US elections is always intriguing! I find that I have something to learn from almost every woman I meet!
So well said! FLOTUS is an inspiration. The atmosphere here was electric the day she spoke at the Dem Convention. I agree, whenever she or POTUS speak, it's like they speak from the heart, not reading from a prompter or a prepared speech. That couple is a class act.
That is such a wonderful way to lead your life.. Find something inspiring in everyone we meet. I need to work on this ..
That is a fact, indeed!
I am absolutely in love with her … the way she talks, the power in her voice… I love watching her on Ellen, she can be so funny at times. Her zeal for fitness and her love for her family … how can one not be inspired!! And what I love most is how Obama admires and respects her. Not a speech goes by when he doesn't mention her 🙂
Oh yes…I love the couple , there's just something about them ..Michelle is something else altogether 🙂