Today, 13th November 2010, Aung San Sui Kyi is released from house arrest. She is a beacon of hope for the people living in Burma, and a beacon of moral strength shining around the world. I’m sure its why I’ve been in a good mood all day.
In London yesterday, by the Royal Festival Hall, I was captivated by the large portrait statue of Nelson Mandela. Imprisoned for 27 years his mental strength continues to reverberate across our peoples. Now 92 (or thereabouts) his close friends have called for people to lay off him (I think I could word that better) as he has 4000 approaches every day (for signature, blessing, attendance). Did I read that right? Possibly it was 4000 a week. Anyway I’m digressing. What’s fascinating is the power of individuals such as Nelson Mandela and Aung San Sui Kyi to reverberate postivity across the borders and inspire so much hope to so many.
So I’ve been looking at the press photos of Aung San Sui Kyi’s release today. I’m looking to see if I can actually see ‘freedom’.
Perhaps that’s a silly thing to do, but I think I know why I’m doing it. How can we visualise freedom?
The images are from http://www.kansascity.com/2010/11/13/2427846/myanm…
