Stargazing with the most powerful man on earth- Barack Obama
Posted on January 26, 2009
Filed Under East meets West, Guest Columnist | 6 Comments
 By Susan L. Stackpole
Celebrities.  We love them.  We loath them.  We live vicariously through their fantasy lifestyles.  We quickly rejoice in their fashion faux pas and secretly visualize ourselves living in their sprawling mansions and sailing aboard their luxury yachts.  Why?  Why we are so mesmerized by celebrities? Â
Perhaps our fascination with the rich and famous is that they epitomize the idea that anything is possible and that we may one day, too, be living la dolce vita (the sweet life).  Julia Roberts’ epic rise to fame after “Pretty Woman†allows every woman believe she can be America’s sweetheart. James Bond’s debonair nature and adventurous lifestyle encourages every man to claim he is a secret agent.  Hannah Montana’s down-to-earth persona allows her screaming fans to imagine they, too, are a rock star, as her catchy up tempo songs suggest.Â
The most powerful man vs Superman
Today, celebrities are more accessible than ever via phone, fax, text, email and social networking.  Popular networking websites, like youtube.com, myspace.com, and facebook.com, now make it possible to personally contact VIPs, further blurring the line between celebrities and commoners. Bridging that gap is America’s new darling celebrity couple, President and First Lady, Barack and Michelle Obama, who advocated that they are of the people and for the people.  The Obamas are VIPs even to the most famous celebrities.  Hundreds of giddy notables, including Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Beyonce, Jay-Z, and more, participated in the most star-studded Inauguration in history.  Jason Wu, young fashion designer, skyrocketed to fame when Michelle Obama chose his dress for the Inaugural festivities.Â
Barack and Michelle Obama at the Washington Hilton Ball
Andy Warhol suggested, “in the future, everyone will be world famous for fifteen minutes,†and with reality television, now everyone has an opportunity to be famous.  “American Idolâ€, “America’s Next Top Modelâ€, and “Project Runwayâ€, allow viewers to be voyeurs.  While in the privacy of our living room, we confidently assert that we can be the next gold-record singing sensation, top model, and contemporary fashion designer.  Ah, how grand our imaginations.
Happy times start at home and with family
Preoccupation with fame and fortune is perhaps our own desire to shine and be noticed.  President Obama suggested that the success of his campaign came from allowing us to recognize ourselves in one another. Perhaps our fascination with celebrity is simply the witnessing of ourselves in one another and ultimately wanting proof that even the grandest dreams really do come true. President Obama said it best when he witnessed that his run for presidency began with, “a belief that if we could just recognize ourselves in one another and bring everyone together – Democrats, Republicans, and Independents; Latino, Asian, and Native American; black and white, gay and straight, disabled and not – then not only would we restore hope and opportunity in places that yearned for both, but maybe, just maybe, we might perfect our union in the process.â€
Thank You President Barack, and First Lady, Michelle, for inspiring us to pursue our grandest dreams, and by recognizing ourselves in your illumination, realizing our own star power.
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Susan Stackpole, is the latest guest to join www.indiantvtoday.com as a guest columnist and lives in the United States. She is committed to personal development and has spent the last fifteen years studying and teaching business skills, communications, and self-improvement. She is a natural leader and self-growth mentor, incorporating everything from ancient spiritual laws to quantum physics in motivating individuals to live to their true passion. She strives daily to serve others, whether through life coaching, consulting, speaking, mentoring and/or performing.
Susan’s personal mantra is, “Go big or go home”, and is passionate about life, people, and the performing arts. Her experience includes creating her own outstanding results as an: actress, art consultant, business consultant, cosmetologist, life coach, model, office manager, singer, songwriter, speaker, top sales associate and youth coach. Susan’s mentors include: Alice Marie Bergman, Lisa Broesch, Trina Harmon, Jeannette Maw, Bob Proctor, James Arthur Ray, and Anthony Robbins. She is also a proud recipient of the Dale Carnegie Special Achievement and Human Relations Awards.
“Life is full of challenges, and I believe it is those challengesÂ
that reveal the shining star inside each of us. It is my honorÂ
to help individuals realize the brilliance that has been inside themÂ
all along and inspire them to live their best lives.”
                            Susan Stackpole
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Obama and family look like the people next door.
Their interaction as a family is an example to us.
He is walking his talk.
Today, celebrities are more accessible than ever via phone, fax, text, email and social networking. Popular networking websites, like youtube.com, myspace.com, and facebook.com, now make it possible to personally contact VIPs, further blurring the line between celebrities and commoners.
This statement rings true.
Susan
I look forward to reading about you on this site.
Love your mantra “Go big or go homeâ€
I think that with your passion for life, home will be where ever you are.
Great article. Well said. Every aspect definately reflects the society in which we live today. I like your comment on the shining star inside each of us. Wonderful reflection of your outlook on life. Looking forward to more articles from you in the future
Miss Stackpole,
Loved your article, you have great insight.
Hope to read more of your publications soon.
Susan, just saw your article- well done!
Good article.
I am a writer wanna be…:)
Your writing inspires me to do better.
Keep it up!