here we are

"here i am. this is me. there's no where else on earth i'd rather be. here i am. just me and you. tonight we make our dreams come true. it's a new world. it's a new start. it's alive with the beating of, young hearts. it's a new day. it's a new plan. i've been waiting for you. here i am."

-Bryan Adams

this is from a song called here i am (end title) and it's from the amazing movie, spirit. whenever i listen to this soundtrack, i just get a great feeling of joy and a sense of freedom. the movie is about a wild stallion's coming of age and his struggle with authority. the lyrics to this song bring to mind the possibility of a new beggining and living in the moment. being glad that i am alive. glad that the people i so love are around me and enjoying life with me. another sentiment that this song brings is freedom. having the rights that so many people don't, and the ability to do what i want (for the most part).

that freedom is one that so many don't have. due to genocide, exile, and disease, a lot of children have no loved ones and are forced to fight against these things alone. in this developed country, so many people take things like food, education, and a sense of security for granted. if we all open our eyes to the world, we can aid those in need, and share these gifts that we were born into.