Oh, it is sometimes to hard to comprehend the power we have as people to change the world --- the power we have as just a single person. So many looking to us for leadership; so many needing our care and concern; so many counting on us to open the way for the good of all. One dream could change it all.
I was again moved and reminded of this truth in a poem written by my colleague and Igbo visionary from Biafra/south-eastern Nigeria, Dr. Oguchi Nkwocha. He invites us to see a different vision of ourselves, so we can, in turn, bring new dreams to life for others in our spans of influence.
VISION
by Oguchi H. Nkwocha, M.D.
Stirrings, A collection of poetry
The sighted are leading the blind
Where sight is not vision
So indeed do the blind lead the blind.
Sight is the scotoma
Fashioned by the eyes
Interpreted by a perjured brain
Misdirected by a confused mind
Accepted by unchallenge false belief.
Hence it indeed is so--
Believing is seeing.
Enter vision
An act of extension,
Of sharing;
An experience of communion in light,
Always the one field--
Love, peace, joy and happiness;
Oneness and wholeness.
Vision is thought,
The original thought;
It is mind,
The original mind.
One man with vision
Can save the whole humanity;
A thousand men with perfect sight
Could not even guide a babe.
Consider Dr. Nkwocha's wisdom. Let it fall fresh on you. I leave you this call-to-action as I move into it again myself...
Welcome the unexpected.
Look for the uncharted path that bears your name.
Lead the way!
Debbe
Debbe Kennedy
Founder, Global Dialogue Center
Three related readings, podcasts and music:
WORLD VISION: Embracing Lessons Learned
(includes PODCAST with Dr. Nkwocha)
PERSPECTIVE with Dr. Oguchi Nkwocha
podcast
DREAMS COME TRUE:
Music by Nwakego for Igbo Children and Children of the World
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