KONY 2012

Nothing is more powerful than an idea

whose time has come

whose time in now.

Sometimes I feel like I live under a rock.  I'm ashamed that I rarely keep up on the news or world events.  Most of my "news" comes from quick fixes from a plethora of apps on my iPhone throughout the day.  So when the KONY 2012 video made it's way around Facebook this week, I laid in bed one night and watched it on YouTube from my iPhone. 

My observations were simple: 

• I was actually "excited" that social media was being used in such a positive manner to get important information across to millions and millions of people.
• I was ashamed by the reminder of what a selfish person I am.  I really have no clue what's going on in the world.  So wrapped up in my own little world and my own little "troubles" and day-to-day struggles, I'm oblivious to world issues.
• I was inspired by the passion of those involved with this campaign and making changes.

The video has inspired me to keep my eyes open, to research more about the KONY 2012 "campaign", spread the word socially, and if nothing else, buy a bracelet to show support.

KONY 2012 is an international campaign by Invisible Children, aiming to bring Joseph Kony to justice.Joseph Kony is one of the world’s worst war criminals and I support the international effort to arrest him, disarm the lRa and bring the child soldiers home.