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Anyone watching or reading the news knows of the historic event taking place in Egypt today. Mubarak has resigned! The people of Egypt made their will known over the past 18 days. Huge crowds of (for the most part) peaceful demonstrators were pictured demanding the resignation of their president, and most echoing their desire for a democracy in their country. I was so proud to see that the leaders in this uprising were mostly the young people. I have long believed the hope of our world lies in the generations coming of age the past 20 years or so. These young people were more than likely emboldened by the Tunisian uprising in January. May the Egyptian people be blessed in their new-found freedom, and may the military who is taking command of running the country be benevolent in their leadership. We have all heard the horror stories about the tortures the secret service in that country has been guilty of. The people have made their voices heard around the world. And the world will be watching and listening.
It doesn't take 24-hour news coverage for the average person to pick up on the changes taking place around the world. There are people working toward these changes in ways that don't make headlines. One such group that I am so fond of is the Playing For Change group of musicians from around the world. I thought today's news was the perfect time to play their newest video. Mark Johnson, founder of Playing For Change, says the following:
"The act of playing music with people of different cultures, religions, economics and politics is a powerful statement. It shows that we can find ways of working together and sharing our experiences with one another in a positive way. Music has the power to break down the walls between cultures, to raise the level of human understanding."
We can all "play for change" in our own way whenever we stand up against injustice in any form. Maybe we cannot sing out for it, but we most certainly can speak out! Here's to all the brave young people of the world who are working for change. Where will they speak out next?
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Peace and Love,
Marilyn
Another good post which is right on the money, Marilyn. I am praying for a truly wise leader to be chosen for this new Egyptian beginning. I also loved the Singing for Change group. Just a very good addition altogether.
ReplyDeleteThanks for caring so much about so many.
With love, June
June,
ReplyDeleteYou sent the verse, .."I have plans for you.." to me this morning. While in meditation I asked to be advised of my plans for the day. The musical group, Playing for Change, immediately came into my thoughts. Their video, "No More War", was the one I thought of. When I went to YouTube to find it, this new song was there and I knew it should be shared on the blog. And I knew it was to be about Egypt as well.
Thanks for your inspiration and support, my friend.
Love,
Marilyn