The way I see it...

Japan, Egypt, Pirates, Drug Wars, Civil Wars, Cuba, Yemen, and Libya- Just a tiny pixel in the Grand Scheme of what is really happening in our world today.

I sat at my desk pondering these world events, and comparing the reality of my own immediate discomfort caused by many of them (fuel prices, stock losses, and  general fear of watching any man suffer) and some serious thoughts came to mind. I would dare say that many people like me, have long recognised the "need" for change in the world. I truly believe there are many people who are out there fighting everyday to be that change, Im starting to wonder if we are able to recognise what that "change" will look like.

Japan is suffering, and my heart breaks for them. Never in my life has a Natural Disaster caught my attention so strongly. But looking forward, I view Japan as country with a strong history of recovery, and progress. The survivors will undoubtedly step forward, honour their losses and build and rebuild their great culture.

Civil wars, or uprisings of torn nations being brought to the spotlight: Its a sign of the progress of people demanding equality.
Political injustice: Is our call to action, we have a voice, make it be heard.

I guess the way I see it:  all hope is NOT lost! We are on the cusp of many great things to come, and each process further strengthens our worlds ability to progress.

What can we do now? I say: "Get off our asses, and become the change we demand to see in this world"

-Josh

I am Equal

Some time ago a friend of mine posted a social media profile picture that caught my attention. I asked him about it, and he explained to me about the “I am equal” project. For as long as I can remember I have had strong feelings about Equality on several fronts, including rights for individuals with special needs, families without access to adequate medical services, marriage equality, and international civil rights.

A few years ago, I was diagnosed with a rare and challenging form of Cancer, a wise friend calmly reminded me that I am the same person I have always been, but there was now a name for what had been making me sick. And now much the same as that day, I am the same person I have always been, and there is a name for the change I want to see in this world… Equality.

Now it’s my turn, to take my stand in support of equality. No matter your physical or mental limitations, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, or cultural beliefs, now is your chance to share your message of Equality

What the I am equal project has given us is much more than just an amazingly brilliant photo, it’s more like the golden baton on an earth sized relay. It cannot stop here! I have been given a tool for sharing, educating, and proclaiming my belief in Equality, and inviting others to do the same.