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America…
WE NEED
A DREAM
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We
need a dream
like
never before
the dream of all dreams
the dream of all time
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We
present the story of Apollo 11
as an inspiring testament
to the miraculous power of a shared dream and quest...
making possible the "impossible"
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On
May 25, 1961
President John F. Kennedy challenged Congress
to send a man to the moon by the end of the decade
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We need a dream
to
heal
the most fearful of souls
broken of hearts
sickly of bodies
disturbed of minds
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We
need a dream
to
transmute
the most hideous of hate
ghastly of greed
rigid of righteousness
lowest of laziness
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"We
choose to go to the moon. We choose to go to the moon in this decade and
do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard,
because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies
and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept,
one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win, and
the others, too."
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Neil
Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin and Michael Collins
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We
need a dream
to
inspire
the most uninspirable
most disenchanted
most adversarial
and the rest of the world
We
need a dream
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We've
lost our way, America
a way that made us great
a way that made us strong
a way that made us the light of the world
But
look at us now
at our fear, greed, and arrogance
at our hate, lust, and apathy
at our blame, sloth, and righteousness
Look,
really look
and feel, really feel
Where has our light gone, America?
Where has our love gone?
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We
must change, America
and help the world change
if we wish to survive
for the dangers of collapse are immense
Yet…
so are the opportunities
IF… we recognize our errors
and commit to massive change
Starting
in ourselves
then joining with others
For if we don't work together
we will surely die alone
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Yes,
it will hurt
Yes, tears need to flow
But that's part of healing
If not… we're all toast
The
key is that L word
that we talk about much
but poorly practice
especially when tough
How
do we change?
and effectively love?
Start with desire
and willing to risk
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For
if we fail to risk
we are guaranteed to fail
However… a marvelous rainbow awaits us
if we "Walk through the storm…"
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Imagine…
a
world where we listen to, learn from, and even
love our enemies
thanking them for challenging us and stimulating our growth
like a sports opponent or a dance partner
enemies such as: terrorists, competitors… even politicians
"Impossible"
you say?
Perhaps
Yet… who were our hated enemies six decades ago?
And who are our friends today? And why?
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Why
does this largely Christian nation ignore its strongest teaching
(i.e. loving enemies)?
Is there any love in our treatment of terrorists
or other evil doers?
Do we seek to understand the reasons: e.g. their pain, fear…
or our part causing it?
Do we offer to help them (without intruding)…
or correct ourselves?
Do
we know the consequences of force, violence, and punishment?
Do we find any honor in judging, blaming, or attacking?
Do we ask why Jesus was so strong about loving enemies?
Do we truly know how to love (especially the tough kind)?
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Do
we realize that our present approach
will only make things worse?
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Likewise…
Is
there any love in our treatment of convicted felons
violent teenagers
drug pushers
child molesters?
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Is
there any love in our treatment of other religions
political opponents
bosses who abuse us
partners who betray us?
Is
there any love in our treatment of business competitors
investment opponents
professionals who err
abusers of animals and Earth?
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July
16, 1969
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Is
there any love in our treatment of our own dark side
who messed up
hurt, blamed, or punished others
hurt, shamed, or punished ourselves?
Is
there any love in our treatment of other "pseudo" enemies:
those we've hurt
allowed others to hurt
ignored pleas for help?
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And
as we built this nation...
Was
there any love of those who already lived here
those we forced here from Africa
those we exploited from China and Mexico
those we interned in WWII?
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What
if…
these "enemies" are sent by God
to test us
and reflect to us
our own faults?
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What
if…
our worst enemies and errors
are our greatest opportunities
to heal and transmute
ourselves and world?
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What
if…
the toughest darkest lives
(e.g. bad guys, mess-ups, etc.)
are given to
the most
advanced souls?
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What
if…
we ask our enemies to work with us
to disarm the real enemies:
fear, greed, hate, pride, etc?
That's when miracles will fly
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It's
time to walk the talk, America
Our
work will be rewarded
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Imagine
further…
A
world filled with peace
hope
joy
and abundance
With
trust
respect
compassion
and forgiveness
With
wisdom
courage
gratitude
and LOVE
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"Another
wishy-washy pipe-dream" you say?
Perhaps
We too were repulsed by such talk for years
But now is different… not only desirable, but critical
to our survival
What
if…
we make a collective commitment
to identify and transmute our faults and errors
with goals, plans, tools, and rewards
for individuals, groups, and nation
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What
if…
we change our government to support this effort:
e.g. Dept. of Peace, Love, and Well-being (mostly volunteer)
a network of support, education, and evaluation (mostly volunteer)
including the hated, hateful, and adversarial
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What
if…
we build a national monument
to inspire and commemorate this great change
stretching the limits
of our imagination
courage
and love
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What
if…
we finally embrace and live
President Kennedy's powerful challenge:
"Ask not what your country can do for you
but what you can do for your country"
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What
if…
we stretch even further
to ask:
"What can I/we do for our world
and what can I/we do
for our enemies?"
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What
if…
we create and sign this covenant as a nation
with ALL participating (i.e. NOT just politicians)
and call it
Declaration of Independence II
this time, from the REAL tyrant… US
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This
will give us direction
unity
inspiration
and healing
This
will build true greatness
courage
strength
and love
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This
will awaken the alienated
to believe again
trust again
connect again
This
will empower the despondent
to hope again
live again
laugh again
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This
will touch our enemies
causing them to pause
and reconsider their actions
if we follow our cause
This
will trigger miracles
inspiring divine help
to transmute our nightmares
into dreams come true
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This
will inspire the world
to follow our lead
or join with us
in true sister and brotherhood
This…
will excite even Heaven
with tears of joy
and great anticipation
of humanity's
greatest leap ever
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"Houston,
Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed."
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Then we can REALLY dream:
Imagine...
A NEW CONSTITUTION
empowering the general populace
to participate and vote in all parts of government
(i.e. NOT just politicians, bureaucrats, and special interests).
It's possible NOW.
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Imagine...
A
NEW BILL OF RIGHTS
with a corresponding Bill of Responsibilities,
clearly stating what is expected
to earn and maintain our precious freedoms…
with rewards for excelling.
Imagine...
A NEW TAX SYSTEM
that people actually LIKE and SUPPORT…
offering choices and rewards that inspire the soul.
We see ways this can happen.
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"That's
one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
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Imagine...
STEWARDSHIP BY BUSINESS
as top priority…
via money, policies, volunteers, etc.
Many have found such giving to improve their
profit
via increased morale, sales, serendipity, etc.
Imagine...
MIRACLE TECHNOLOGY
that solves virtually ALL our physical challenges
(e.g. energy, health, transportation, pollution)
PLUS fulfilling dreams of fantasy
(e.g. intergalactic travel, transmutation, holodecks).
These are real
and available IF we clean up our act
(e.g. using our gifts and power for common good).
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Imagine...
CHANGING WAR TO A SPORT
(i.e. only for those who need this kind of excitement).
"Absurd" you say?
Again, if we embrace the above dreams,
it can happen.
Imagine...
ADVANCED FRIENDLY ALIENS coming
to help solve our problems, show us new paradigms,
or take us to other galaxies!
If enough ask with pure intent and action
(e.g. embracing the above dreams),
it could happen!
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Imagine...
JESUS, MOHAMMED, MOSES, and BUDDHA
appearing, speaking, and healing… together.
Again, if enough ask with pure intent and action…
it could happen!
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Imagine…
HAVING THE MIRACLE POWERS OF
JESUS
AND MORE!!!
(as he promised)
If we really commit to these dreams
and really really commit to new thinking
and really really really commit to new loving…
IT COULD HAPPEN!!!
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Imagine…
HEAVEN
ON EARTH!!!
(as long promised)
Again…
If
we really commit to these dreams
and
really really commit to new thinking
and
really really really commit to new loving…
IT
COULD HAPPEN!!!
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Finally…
What
if…
we CHANGE OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM
to reflect our new dreams?
What if…
we call it "America the Beautiful"?
What if…
it already exists?
Like the other dreams…
it's there if we choose it.
<Start
playing "America…" softly>
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We
need a dream, America
We need to help each other
We need our God to help us
We need to heal Earth Mother
We
need a hero's courage
We need an athlete's strength
We need a godlike wisdom
We need love's power and length
May
we face the fear that binds us
Finding faith to risk the new
May we build a grand new nation
That sparkles like the dew
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May
we tame the storms that thrash us
Or ride their waves with grace
May we master using love and light
To tame or ride like an ace
May
we heal the wounds that hurt us
With forgiveness, tears, and faith
May we help to heal all others
Releasing blame and hate
May
we nurture those around us
With patience, trust, respect
May we tell them when they irk us
Dropping judgment and reject
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May
we embrace those who hate us
And seek to understand
May we transmute our inner tyrant
To shine where e'r we land
May
we better love Earth Mother
Who has given us so much
May we know that she is hurting
And needs our caring touch
May
we rest our rigid righteousness
From all we've held like glue
May we open to new paradigms
So grand new dreams come through
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May
we not forget our humor
When life gets rough and tough
May we laugh and play like children
To balance all our serious stuff
May
we share our wealth with others
Especially those in need
May we use our utmost humble care
To enhance their self-esteem
May
we see the gift in problems
As chance to grow ourselves
May we discover self-improvement
As the way to help all else
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May
we climb our massive mountains
Without whining, doubt, or rest
May we feel elation bigtime
When we win our lifetime tests
May
we find those devil demons
Are guides of the greatest type
May we learn that broken hearts
Are gates to heaven… and LIFE
May
we face the devil himself
Looking deep into his eyes
May we shine our light of healing love
declaring
FREEDOM! NO MORE LIES!
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May
we let there be no limit
To what we dream about
May we trust that help is with us
Dispelling all our doubt
May
we drop discount of dreamers
Who break beyond the blue
May we thank them for their vision
To tap tomorrow's truth
May
we take the time to pause
And honor those who shaped us
May we feed our hearts and souls
With reverence and forgiveness
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May
we marvel at the magic
Like precious children do
May we thank the Lord for helping
If not, our gifts be few
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Mission
Control after splashdown
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Yes,
America
We need a dream
The dream of all dreams
The dream of all time
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Yes,
America
We need a dream
The dream of all dreams
The dream of all time
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Yes,
America
We need a dream
The dream of all dreams
The dream of all time
<Orchestra:
hold chord and drum roll>
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May
we dream
<Higher
chord>
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And
dream
<Higher
chord>
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And
dream
<Higher
chord>
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At
home in the Smithsonian
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<Crescendo>
AND
DO!!!
<Add
choir… with power: AMERICA! AMERICA!…>
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