I have not been online lately because I have been rallying friends and family to stand up for equal rights. I am therefor very excited to see others doing the same.
Recently in this country there were two amazing events. The first, in a historical moment, Obama became the first black President Elect. May those who protect him and his family be of sound mind, be well rested, sharp eyed, fleet of foot, and steady of hand. May Obama live a long and fruitful life.
The second, is a complete and utter disappointment, yet at the same time a wonderful opportunity to come together and fight for what is right. It is amazing, because I honestly thought this could never happen. In Arizona, California, and Florida Propositions 102, 8 and 2 passed by a narrow margin, adding to those state's constitutions that same sex couples can not get married. What are they going to do, check people's chromosomes?
So check out this video and then the following two blog entries and send in your photo to humans4equality@blogspot.com. I did.
http://genderdivercity.blogspot.com/2008/11/all-humans-are-created-equal.html
http://genderdivercity.blogspot.com/2008/11/humans-for-equality.html
Friday, November 14, 2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Joy and Sadness
I have had mixed emotions this week. I had a good hour and 1/2 of pure joy and hope as Obama became the first African American President Elect. And then I heard that Proposition 102 was passed in Arizona, and 8 was looking likely to be passed in CA...and now I hear that Florida passed a similar proposition, and the sadness hit.
Just as we celebrate how equal rights are taking a leap forward, they slide back. It made no sense to me until I saw who funded the proposition. I'll do another post about that later. But for now, I would like to share the following link, and ask who is going to stand up with us?
http://www.jointheimpact.com/?p=3#comments
Just as we celebrate how equal rights are taking a leap forward, they slide back. It made no sense to me until I saw who funded the proposition. I'll do another post about that later. But for now, I would like to share the following link, and ask who is going to stand up with us?
http://www.jointheimpact.com/?p=3#comments
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Imagine - Passing it on...
I thank she who sent this to me, and I pass it on:
The year is 2016. You glance at the television one morning and see President Obama having another of his many press conferences. He has now been in office for almost 8 years. It has not been perfect, but things are much better than when he took office in January of 2009.
You notice that his hair has whitened and he still has that winning smile and that take charge/positive energy that he had when he was campaigning back in 2008.
You remember how concerned you were about whether or not he would win in 2008 and you feel deeply contented that he has been safely in office for such a long time. He and Congress have done much to address global warming, healthcare, development of alternative energy sources and a variety of other important matters to the country and the planet.
You feel deep gratitude for the past eight years and how things have unfolded.
See it...Feel it...breathe it...Pass it on. Let us...remember... all of the wonderful reasons we appreciate this reality.
THE CHALLENGE:
Take 30 seconds right now. Close your eyes and imagine exactly what our country will feel like.
Imagine how good it will feel.
Imagine whatever it is about that future that you desire.
Imagine successful diplomacy.
Imagine peace and restored prosperity.
Imagine the citizen groups, progressive populism, social justice, and the grassroots finding their voice.
Imagine windmills and clean cars.
Imagine the earth being healed and revitalized.
Imagine being very proud of your country and its leader. Imagine whatever it is that draws you to support change. Imagine what your life will look like.
Just 30 seconds. Do it several times a day. We can shift and change the vibration of this country with positive visions just like this.
The year is 2016. You glance at the television one morning and see President Obama having another of his many press conferences. He has now been in office for almost 8 years. It has not been perfect, but things are much better than when he took office in January of 2009.
You notice that his hair has whitened and he still has that winning smile and that take charge/positive energy that he had when he was campaigning back in 2008.
You remember how concerned you were about whether or not he would win in 2008 and you feel deeply contented that he has been safely in office for such a long time. He and Congress have done much to address global warming, healthcare, development of alternative energy sources and a variety of other important matters to the country and the planet.
You feel deep gratitude for the past eight years and how things have unfolded.
See it...Feel it...breathe it...Pass it on. Let us...remember... all of the wonderful reasons we appreciate this reality.
THE CHALLENGE:
Take 30 seconds right now. Close your eyes and imagine exactly what our country will feel like.
Imagine how good it will feel.
Imagine whatever it is about that future that you desire.
Imagine successful diplomacy.
Imagine peace and restored prosperity.
Imagine the citizen groups, progressive populism, social justice, and the grassroots finding their voice.
Imagine windmills and clean cars.
Imagine the earth being healed and revitalized.
Imagine being very proud of your country and its leader. Imagine whatever it is that draws you to support change. Imagine what your life will look like.
Just 30 seconds. Do it several times a day. We can shift and change the vibration of this country with positive visions just like this.
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