Speaking Truth to Power

Dear Divas,

We reach out to you, as always, in passion and in peace.

Today, the Tankman and Bobby Kennedy got us going (see bold below)...and got us thinking about what it means to stand true to one's convictions, true to beliefs, true to actions. What does it mean to live a passionate life and to be part of a something larger than each of us?

So very many of you have told us how you are moved by Speaking Truth to Power.
How truth alters power.
How truth inflames passions.
How truth, in spite of its consequences, set you free in ways that serve, support, and sustain your worlds.

We hope the following stirs your thoughts and energies, as it has ours.

We are interested in your insights, your remembrances, your thoughts, your feelings....
What are some of your speaking truth to power aspirations or experiences?

Please post a response.

With much warmth,

Leanne and Frank

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Nineteen years ago, June 5, 1989, the world witnessed a spectacular, unforgettable, and universal act of courage and valor: "An unarmed young man carrying shopping bags suddenly steps out in front of the column of tanks as they slowly moved toward Tiananmen Square. Instead of running over him, the first tank tries to go around, but the young man steps in front of it again. They repeat this maneuver several more times before the tank stops and turns off its motor. The young man climbs on top of the tank and speaks to the driver before jumping back down again." To this day, the identity of this person remains unknown.

See the links below for more information or to view a video of the "Tank Man."

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/tankman/cron/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrQqDqOx3KY

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June 6, 2008 is the fortieth anniversary of the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy.
Bobby Kennedy's energy, enthusiasm, and passion helped move a generation and change a country. He challenged the complacent in American society and sought to bridge the great divides in American life—between the races, between the poor and the affluent, between young and old, between order and dissent.

We were touched by this refection (link below) by Kerry Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy's daughter. We believe you will also find it of interest.

Kerry Kennedy's piece provides an engaged and passionate woman's perspective on the influence of her father. Ms. Kennedy's observations about fairness, equity, love, and responsibility speak to the immediacy of engagement.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/05/opinion/05kerrykennedy.html

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