By Eliana Barriga Publisher and Managing Editor for The Retail Observer ![]() With November just around the corner, we are approaching what may be the single most important election of our lifetime. 2020 has indeed brought with it many tests and challenges. We have endured a year of challenges and fear and are currently witnessing the dismantling of our nation from within. A rigorous dismantling of morals, values, and principles is at play, as well as a great division amongst friends and loved ones over political points of view. Let us be reminded that The Constitution of the United States of America is the supreme law of the United States. Empowered with the sovereign authority of the people by the framers and the consent of the legislatures of the states, it is the source of all government powers, and also provides important limitations on the government that protect the fundamental rights of United States citizens. “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” May we never forget the men and women who gave their lives so that we might be free. Let us follow the path of righteousness and let us always be a generous and morally and ethically upright nation. May we as a people, remove corruptness, ignorance, and hatred from our hearts, healing our thoughts and actions, to embrace all who cross our path. May those in governing positions be guided by truth, using sound judgement to make good decisions. May we as a nation uphold our constitutional law, protecting us from our enemies and lift us to a state of power to do good in the world, as the leaders of a nation of peace that we are meant to be. It is my wish for us to be the light of the world, bestowing the great spirit of courage and strength upon humankind to all the corners of the earth. Let us join in celebration, people from every tribe, tongue, and nation — to live our lives sovereign and free. These things I pray as we stand victorious, declaring truth and understanding for all of humanity upon this earth we call home. God bless our country and her people. Watch over us and guide us to pursue liberty, justice, and equality for all. Let Freedom Ring! Eliana Barriga [email protected]
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By Eliana Barriga Publisher and Managing Editor for The Retail Observer ![]() “That which does not kill us, makes us stronger.” This is probably one of the most memorable quotes from German philosopher Nietzsche, as it reflects the human condition and motivates us to become resilient. This quote inspires me — the harnessing of potential in the face of adversity. Challenges help us to identify our wants from our needs, which initiates creativity and innovation, and inspiring solutions — which is how we have gotten everything we take for granted today from our food, homes, medicine, movies to technology. Necessity truly is the mother of invention. It helps us to redefine all that we do and inspires us to come up with new and creative solutions to revitalize the underperforming aspects of our lives and businesses. We are currently enduring a global crisis as a nation, which has affected us all in many different ways as individuals, families and business owners. Not one of us, or our company or organization can ever anticipate every possible crisis to come. And when crisis is here, instead of standing idly and waiting for someone else to decide our future, we need to develop strength through goodwill and ingenuity, which lasts and helps us emerge from crisis stronger. Getting back on track demonstrates our organizational resilience. Then there is Nietzsche’s other quote, “He who has a strong enough why can conquer almost any how.” One concentration camp victim and survivor of the Holocaust lived to tell the world how holding on to a future possibility by having a strong enough “why” made all the difference in his life. His “why” was much bigger than himself, and he decided “not to die,” becoming much stronger for it. The mind is so strong that it can weaken or strengthen us. Survival, and strengthening our place in life, is completely up to us. Developing an inner strength is what’s responsible for producing an outer source of strength, and that outer source of strength is what keeps us from becoming defeated. This is reflected in our businesses — right now it’s “do or die” time. That means doing something different than you’ve been doing in the past. Create a positive picture of the future in order to stay alive. So, like in all life’s challenges, what does not kill us makes us stronger, and this can be applied to you and your business. Here’s to becoming stronger! Eliana Barriga [email protected] |
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