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Hear now the words of Kamala Harris, who once declared: “I want to use my position of leadership to help move along at a faster pace what I believe and know the Obama administration wants to do around the urgency of climate change.” These words are not idle utterances, but a cry from the heart of one entrusted with power, speaking of duty, of time, and of the sacred responsibility that rests upon those who hold the reins of influence. In them shines the eternal truth that leadership is not a crown to be worn for glory, but a torch to be carried for the survival of all.

Consider the weight of her words. She speaks of urgency, for the peril of climate change is not distant, not a storm yet to come, but one already breaking upon the shores of nations. To hesitate is to lose, and to delay is to betray generations yet unborn. Thus Harris calls upon the ancient rhythm of duty: that when one stands upon the mountain of leadership, one must look not only at the present field but also to the horizon, and act with swiftness where slowness would mean ruin.

The ancients, too, understood such urgency. Recall the tale of Themistocles of Athens, who, when the Persians threatened to swallow Greece in fire and iron, urged his people to build ships with haste. Many doubted; many clung to hesitation. Yet he pressed them forward, reminding them that the storm would not wait for debate. Through his foresight and speed, the fleet was born, and at Salamis the invader was struck down. From his story we learn what Harris echoes: that only through swift and decisive action can a people be spared devastation.

In her words, there is also a recognition of shared will. She names the Obama administration, not as a distant authority but as a companion in purpose. This teaches us that leadership does not walk alone, but moves in harmony with those who share the vision. Just as a single tree cannot form a forest, no solitary hand can turn back the tide of global warming. True leaders align themselves with the strength of others, amplifying the cause until its voice becomes unignorable thunder.

The lesson for us is clear: the earth itself cries out in pain, its rivers poisoned, its skies thickened, its creatures driven to extinction. To ignore this is to betray not only the present but the future. Harris’s words call us to awaken to the truth that urgency is not for governments alone, but for every soul. The smallest choices—a lamp turned off, a tree planted, a journey taken with less waste—are echoes of the great struggle. And when joined together, they form a chorus strong enough to bend history.

We, too, must embody leadership, whether or not we bear a title. For leadership is not granted by office alone; it is forged in the heart of anyone who dares to act for the common good. Each person who speaks against indifference, who teaches their children reverence for the land, who demands accountability from those in power, is a leader in the truest sense.

So let this teaching be etched upon your spirit: when the times demand haste, do not linger in the comfort of delay. Act, as Themistocles acted, as Harris calls us to act—boldly, swiftly, with eyes fixed on the survival of life itself. Plant trees where there is emptiness, conserve where there is waste, raise your voice where there is silence. For though the earth is vast, the actions of the faithful are seeds that may yet heal her wounds.

Thus, let these words be carried to future generations: urgency is the fire, leadership is the torch, and climate change is the battle we must meet without hesitation. To act today is to save tomorrow. To delay is to invite darkness. Choose, then, the way of courage.