Episode 184 — It Is a Rising Sun

In this episode of the Possibility–Action Network, Dr. Stephen Middleton — Possibility Man — reflects on Benjamin Franklin’s famous observation at the close of the Constitutional Convention. For months, Franklin wondered whether the carved sun on Washington’s chair was rising or setting. Only at the end did he conclude: “It is a rising sun.” Dr. Middleton explores the powerful contradictions of 1787 — especially the status of Black Americans — and connects Franklin’s insight to the American creed and the ongoing struggle for belonging. The episode also recalls Franklin’swarning: “A republic… if you can keep it.” Listeners are invited into a moment of self-reflection: Where in your own life have you been living as an outsider? Where might you let your own rising sun break through? ___________________________________________________ Have a story, a question, or a possibility you’re exploring? Email Dr. Middleton: [email protected] Break Free from Emotional Distress: A Practical Guide and Personal Journey on Amazon by Stephen Link for Purchase: https://a.co/d/1reMixR