time for a new perspective

I read an awesome article about Bono in Rolling Stone. Simply put, he wants to end "stupid poverty" or as referred to frequently in the Bahai writings, elimination of extremes of poverty. His quest is incredible, and attitude even better. Not because he can sing and speak his mind so eloquently but because he is humbled by this issue. That blows my mind. A mega mega star like him can still be so affected by the planet's injustices. In response to the interviewer asking what Bono wants to change, he replies

"First ourselves, I suppose. To become better people. And second, the wickedness of the world. For a lot of people, the world is a desperate place. A third of the people who live in it cannot achieve sustenance. And there is no real reason for that, other than a certain selfishness and greed."

(In reply to why he has been involved since he was 17...)

"Once you see not only the problem, but also the solution, there's no escape. You see it, you can't look away from it...This is not, O my God, all the poor starving Africans with flies around their faces. They are very noble, royal people, full with easy laughter and very innovative....This is about us, too. Its about who are we? What are our values? Do we have any? It's exciting."

(Feeling very inadequate to follow his words, but we go on...) I LOVE that. What a wonderful perspective, both the characterization of our beloved brothers and sisters in Africa and his quest for finding a solution. New perspectives, one at a time. That will change the world.

Time to work now and continue to change mine. :-)