“As a global thinking society we possess the skill and means to lift, empower and motivate each other—we can turn our dreams into realities. I believe Love is the common thread between hope and possibility shared by all religions, tribes and species.”
—Artist Statement, Rick Eva a/k/a Richard Silvia/YesRising Ventures ©2022
We’ve reached the moment in our life when we have to decide. Who are we? What do we believe and why? This moment is about women's rights, lgbtq rights, children's rights, equality, safety, sustainability, courage, hope.
This moment is about taking off one set of glasses that kept our vision fuzzy and upgrading to a pair that allows us to see the whole picture. Or at least more of the picture.
The time has come for us to extend our hands and extend our hearts. To question what are the true causes of suffering in our communities, in our society.
Today calls us to, as Albert Einstein said, rise above the problem so we can see the solution. Because we can’t solve it with the same level of thinking that created it.
Today we are asked to lay down our swords and join together in our commonwealth—the understanding that we need each other to build a better world. And, that it is possible.