PLAYING FOR CHANGE INTERNATIONAL is a musical exploration that glides across four continents, revealing a relentless insight of humanity that strives for global unification. It is a story of hope, struggle, perseverance, joy, and celebration. It is a story of human ambition to overcome prejudices, separation, natural hardships, and evil existing in our world today. Its passion, its path, and at times, its weapon, is music.
In a time where conflict seems never ending I am moved by people who devote their lives to making the world a better place to live. Change does not happen overnight it is an uphill process that takes commitment, work, and perseverance -especially when everything around you feels heavy and overwhelming.
Nelson Mandela says, "After climbing a great hill, one finds there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can only rest for moment, for with freedom comes responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk has not yet ended." Mandela illuminates the importance of a brief respite, a time to ponder the beauty that surrounds us and to take notice of the path we have just traveled, and then he reminds us to forge forward continuing on our pathway. A pathway that, for me, means alleviating the pain for children who are surrounded by war and poverty and the dehumanization of marginalized groups.
When the desire to change the world around you, comes knocking at your door, the responsibility may feel overwhelming, burdensome, and lonely. Yet, knowing that some one else's burden might be lessened makes the load feel a little lighter. Perhaps, I am writing these thoughts as a reminder to myself not to give up on the path that I am on and to ask all of you to Stand by Me and help make the world a better place.
Please take a moment to enjoy the music of these amazing musicians ............. The song they perform happens to be favorite.
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These lines caught my attention, "Change does not happen overnight. It is an uphill process that takes commitment, work, and perseverance--especially when everything around you feels heavy and overwhelming." It reminds me of one of my favorite quotes by Saul Alinsky "Change means movement. Movement means friction." In order for change to take place--both within our own lives and souls and the world around us--we must not hesitate to go and do...to put our hands into action and serve. This movement however can bring "friction"...feelings of heaviness and lonliness. I have found over time though that when the feelings of heaviness come that I am not alone, but am surrounded by friends who are trying to make the world a better place and are standing by me....I'm with you Ema...Don't give up. You are doing amazing work and daily I am amazed at your perseverance through the struggles....You give me hope...
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