“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” ― James Baldwin
‘Progress’ in our nation has for too long been confused with ‘Growth’; I see the two as different, almost incompatible, since progress means, or should mean, change for the better – toward social justice, a livable and open world, equal opportunity and affirmative action for all forms of life. And I mean all forms, not merely the human. The grizzly, the wolf, the rattlesnake, the condor, the coyote, the crocodile, whatever, each and every species has as much right to be here as we do.”
― Edward Abbey
“Oh, there been times that I thought
I couldn’t last for long
But now I think I’m able, to carry on
It’s been a long
A long time coming
But I know a change gonna come
Oh, yes it will”
― Sam Cooke
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Wow! I love that quote by Edward Abbey. Your photos punctuate the story nicely. The opening photo says so much to introduce your take on change.
Thanks, John. Today I was participating in a Justice Choir workshop, and I knew I had to make my post be about social change. It was a real challenge trying to find images in my files for that topic. I’m glad you think they worked. 🙂
Ditto John’s comments! Love the Edward Abbey quote and found myself adding other species mentally to the list…manatees, sage grouse..!
So many to list! We humans are one leaf on the tree of life, but swelling so much we’re blocking sunlight from the other leaves.
Well said and shown Priscilla. You’ve covered a lot of ground with your post. Straightforward and powerful.
Thanks, Tina! 🙂
Excellent photos. Thought-provoking.
Thanks, John!
Nicely put. I like all the photos, but that last photo I found really powerful
Thank you. That’s my son’s hand and my daughter-in-law’s hand, with their new wedding rings.
Powerful quotes and post. Well done.
Thank you, Ann-Christine!