Life

I spent quite a bit of time this weekend watching CNN's coverage of the uprising in Iran. It was pretty intense watching people fight to change the world they live in. One image in particular captured the death of a young girl named, Neda. It felt rather strange to be watching her as the final seconds of her life unfolded on camera. As her death scene played over and over again, CNN commentators stated the family wanted to share the images with the world to show what is happening in Iran and in tribute to her ultimate sacrifice. I cannot help but wonder, how would Neda feel about sharing her final seconds alive with millions of strangers watching? I wonder, how Neda would feel about suddenly being recognized by people all over the world? I wonder, how Neda would feel to know that her last breath seems to have ignited a unified cry for change that is being heard all over the globe? I also wonder what Neda's life story would have been, had tragedy spared her life?

As an observer, it is my hope the people of Iran, who make up the very human element of this history in the making on the streets where they live, get to realize their dreams. SOLH (peace).