Iranians Being the Change

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurptions, pursuing invariably the same object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government, and to provide new guards for their future security." ~~From the U.S. Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." ~~Mahatma Gandhi.

Nearly 6,000 miles separates me from the events taking place in Iran. Events that have awakened my creative impulse to create a video encouraging people around the world to "be the change." Even if you cannot physically be in Iran helping its citizens exercise their right to establish a free and just society, you can pray that their protests remain as peaceful as possible until their demands for a new, just election succeeds. When was the last time you reached out and lent a hand to those less fortunate than you? When was the last time you put on someone else's shoes and walked a mile? There's a lot of work to be done in places near and far from simply lending a hand to an elderly neighbor or making a bigger commitment to world human rights issues. Maybe it's time you became the change you want to see in the world. There's a lot of work yet to be done. Be the hope to people's lives that are far from easy.

Music: From the 2003 album, Undertones, Be the Change by Corey Smith. Available for purchase on iTunes.

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P.S. If you watched the earlier version, thank you. It has been replaced because I'm somewhat of a perfectionist and there was a typo. Tsk. Tsk.

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[log140]

Liberty knows no Border... death to all dictators!!!

[BeachSaint]

I appreciate the first part of your sentiment, but I really do believe that if we want to see liberty for one and all then we must "Be the change we wish to see in the world." I propose you change your thought to: "the elimination of all dictatorial governments." Thank you for taking the time to watch my video and make a comment.

[Maysey1]

This universe is definitely unfolding as it must and now is the time for all good people to stand up and be part of the change. We can all live in a world of peace if we only believe we can. It's time to teach peace and love to our children on a daily basis so they grow up loving each other. Imagine a world with no hate, no violence, just brothers and sisters helping each other get through this life with happiness and dignity. Peace and love to all my brothers and sisters, a new era is now!

[armyveteran101st]

Another very good and soothing video, Beach Saint, and God knows we need it. I just hope the Mullahs and the Republican Guards in Iran refrain from bringing violence upon the Iranian people who are fighting for change. That's a distinct possibility, and we won't be able to stand aside if these religious zealots start slaughtering innocents, nor should we. The only thing needed for evil to triumph is for good men to cross their arms and do nothing. I thank you for the spirit of this video!!

[saharrr18]

esteghlal azadi jomhooriye iranii!!

[log140]

thank you... you are right!

[japroctor]

Brave times will it hold

[log140]

As a tribute to Neda please change your twitter settings time and location to Tehran.

[ubuibiok]

***** A UBUIBIOK FAVORITE !

[acerb45666555]

alert>>>>Basij checking twitter accounts!!! change adress fast!!

[ubuibiok]

June 20th 2009, Today We Are All Iranian.

Neda.

Let us not forget her.

Iranians change your time & location to Los Angeles.

Basij is locating twitter profiles for arrest.