Let Us Raise Our Voice in Song

Two things that really struck me over the last two days. The first is on the momentum that Marriage Equality is carrying as it is making its voice heard. Not just from its slow motion across these United States of ours, but across the globe as nations in Europe, Central America and now New Zealand are uniting in spirit. I was particularly moved by the passage in New Zealand as it became the 13th nation where it was upheld 77- 44 by lawmakers there. Despite some outspoken opposition in the public, most of the political speeches on the floor seemed like joyous and humorous diatribes in support verging on a pep rally. Even more-so - it was heart warming that after the verdict was read, a large majority in the balcony launched into song which was choraled by all in the chamber. It was a Maori folk song that speaks of love called Pokarekare Ana. The video is the official chamber coverage and is noted by a standing ovation @ :55 and then breaking into song @ 1:15.

And then today I found a beautiful new anthem about labeling by a pop duo of Ryan Amador & Jo Lampert. It is called "Define Me" and speaks to the black and white labels that we come to be known by and how we need to be freed from them. Empowering and lovely to watch.