Voice Of The Water Lily

14/06/2025

Men of integrity are rare. Che was a real one.

13/05/2025

Today a great Latin American leader died, Uruguay’s Pepe Mujica.

Many of us were aware of Pepe’s illness this past year but his physical death is nonetheless met with a sense of deep sadness and surprise. It is difficult to surmise the legacy and meaning of this great man in just a few words but I will say a few words. He was a true humanist, a man of unparalleled integrity, of truth and deep humanity. The ‘poorest president in the world’, who donated 90% of his presidential salary to charity. He was a person worthy of the term ‘leader’. He was a compañero to his people and to many around the world. He was hope embodied. He shows us what we should expect and demand from leadership.

What better advice can we, the youth of today embrace than these immortal words:

“Nothing is worth more than life itself. Fight for happiness! Happiness is giving meaning and direction in life, and not letting anyone steal it from you. There is no recipe for this; it is here, in your conscience.”

We miss you already ,
Gracias, compañero!

21/04/2025

I never thought I’d say this but i am genuinely sad about the death of Pope Francis.
He was a symbol of progress and I think a profoundly good person. He consistently spoke up for Palestinians as well as the poor and oppressed of the world as well as consistently denouncing right wing populism.

May he rest in peace

18/03/2025

When are we going to learn?
When are we going to stop this?
When are we going to realize human rights can’t be suspended, not ever?

I can’t stand this cruelty and indifference.
💔💔💔💔💔

16/03/2025

David Hearst, editor-in-chief of Middle East Eye, says that amid a global decline in support, Israel and its allies are scrambling to conceal the evidence of...

10/03/2025

A reminder of the good and beauty of humanity in the midst of the darkness. I got to see the incredible Nano Stern perform live in DC last night.

His music, overflowing with social commentary and the bittersweet joy of life helped to restore my faith in humanity.

It was absolute magic to hear some of Víctor Jara’s songs performed live along with Nano’s own brilliant (and I do mean absolutely brilliant and breathtaking) compositions including several that speak about indigenous rights in Chile and the ongoing fight for water rights in southern Chile. I was surprised to learn about the Celtic influence that comes by way of Galicia that is found in Chile as well. Fascinating on so many levels!

His rendition of Víctor Jara’s composition, ‘Luchin’ brought me to tears as did his invocation for peace for all that inhabit this planet from “Ukraine to Gaza”. There were a few much needed jokes about the orange menace currently taking a wrecking ball to civilian life here in the US who as Nano reminded us all, is also an immigrant.

We are all connected, we are all one, no matter if our viewpoints diverge. We cannot ever allow of humanity to be taken nor our compassion for others, this was beautifully exemplified here. I am once again filled with stubborn hope because life is indeed beautiful and a gift.

I am reminded once again that humans are wonderful! I am full of thanks and gratitude. This is the beauty and good that we are capable of. Music heals as does laughter and art.

Thank you for your light in the midst of this dark moment

09/03/2025

A reminder of the good and beauty of humanity in the midst of the darkness.

Nano Stern’s music, overflowing with social commentary and the bittersweet joy of life helped to restore my faith in humanity.

It was absolute magic to hear some of Víctor Jara’s songs performed live along with Nano’s own brilliant (and I do mean absolutely brilliant and breathtaking) compositions.

‘Luchin’ brought me to tears as did his invocation for peace for all that inhabit this planet from “Ukraine to Gaza” and a few jokes about the orange menace currently taking a wrecking ball to civilian life here, who Nano reminded us all, is also an immigrant.

We are all connected, we are all one, no matter if our viewpoints diverge. We cannot ever allow of humanity to be taken nor our compassion for others.

I was reminded once again that humans are wonderful! I am full of thanks and gratitude. This is the beauty and good that we are capable of. Music heals as does laughter and art.

Thank you for your light in the midst of this dark moment

08/03/2025

An important read:

While Kissinger sought to befriend China to isolate Russia, Trump aims to reverse this by aligning with Russia to counter China.

07/03/2025

This made me laugh and cry.
If you’re having a bad or even a wonderful day give it a listen and you will feel better.

Haymarket Bookswww.haymarketbooks.orgEDUARDO GALEANO is one of Latin America's most distinguished writers. He is the author of the three-volume Memory of Fir...

05/03/2025

This day in history the amazing Rosa Luxembourg was born.
We would all do well to read and understand her words, now more than ever.

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