A New President and New Hope

Today is a momentous day and it’s in the air everywhere. Here at Center’d we took the morning to watch the inauguration so we could take it all in… so we could be a part of it… and so we could each think about how we can do more. I had a lump in my throat watching the enormous crowd of people there in person, flags waving, with renewed hope and sense of purpose. That millions of people traveled so many miles, to stand for hours in the cold, to stand miles away from the event — it is a real testament to how much people believe this is a moment that will change the course we are on. This is a moment we need to increase our own participation in our democracy and as now President Obama said, “choose unity of purpose over conflict and discord.”

A big part of the message of today is that together, we can make a difference and bring real change. This is an inspiring challenge. As a company and as individuals, we are thinking about how we can do our part. Our mission is to help people more easily plan “all of life’s activities” and we are optimistic on this day and moving forward that our “life’s activities” and yours will include even more activism and public service.

Thanks for all the things you’ve done already to help make this world a better place and for the things that you will do in the years to come. We’ve been thinking about how each of us can make a difference, even by doing small things, and here are some of the things that we pledge:

Chandu - I pledge to work on things that matter the most.

Jennifer - I pledge to find ways, big and small, to help others in my every day life.

Kalyan - I pledge to learn something new every week and stop using plastic bags at the grocery store.

Kate - I pledge to practice more patience and tolerance with everyone - near and far, including myself!

Luce - I pledge to be more patient.

Navin - I pledge to work even harder and do my share for the disadvantaged children in the poorer parts of the world so that they can dream bigger, and realize their god given potential.

Shirl - I pledge to be more ready, willing and able to those close to me.

Check out this great video on myspace of some celebrities you know making their own personal pledges and leave comments here to let us know what you’ll pledge.

It’s an inspirational day. What are you inspired to do?

Jennifer Dulski


CEO & Co-Founder, Center’d


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