I've spent quite a while studying a world map and thinking about the leadership in each country. It's disheartening to observe that many of these leaders, overwhelmingly men, are driven by a relentless pursuit of MORE — more land, more resources, more power. My heart longs for leaders who have the intelligence and imagination to lead us to a kinder, more just world.
All too often I see heads of state and their cronies showing little or no empathy for human life, pouring trillions into warfare while neglecting the essentials: Education, healthcare, environmental sustainability and human welfare. These leaders literally fight over ashes and seek allies to fund the destruction and subsequent rebuilding of cities, businesses, schools and crops they destroy in senseless conflicts.
Yet amidst this gloom, there are glimmers of hope: mature and wise leaders, including men, but especially women and young people, who lead with courage, clarity and compassion. However, it's distressing to realise that in many places women and girls are still denied basic human rights, treated with contempt and subjected to systematic misogyny and abuse, silencing the voices that could bring healing, balance and joy.
In these moments of grief, I remind myself that change begins with our collective will to support those who work for compassion and justice. We need to stop giving our energy and support to incompetent and warmongering leaders and do something truly radical. By getting behind and supporting the voices of positive change, we can begin to steer the rudder towards a future where leadership reflects the dignity and care that every person deserves.
- Cedar
All too often I see heads of state and their cronies showing little or no empathy for human life, pouring trillions into warfare while neglecting the essentials: Education, healthcare, environmental sustainability and human welfare. These leaders literally fight over ashes and seek allies to fund the destruction and subsequent rebuilding of cities, businesses, schools and crops they destroy in senseless conflicts.
Yet amidst this gloom, there are glimmers of hope: mature and wise leaders, including men, but especially women and young people, who lead with courage, clarity and compassion. However, it's distressing to realise that in many places women and girls are still denied basic human rights, treated with contempt and subjected to systematic misogyny and abuse, silencing the voices that could bring healing, balance and joy.
In these moments of grief, I remind myself that change begins with our collective will to support those who work for compassion and justice. We need to stop giving our energy and support to incompetent and warmongering leaders and do something truly radical. By getting behind and supporting the voices of positive change, we can begin to steer the rudder towards a future where leadership reflects the dignity and care that every person deserves.
- Cedar
