Phoenix Rising

The mythical bird, the Phoenix was said to have a 500 to 1,000 year life-cycle, near the end of which it builds itself a nest of myrrh twigs that then ignites; both nest and bird burn fiercely and are reduced to ashes, from which a new, young phoenix or phoenix egg arises, reborn anew to live again. It's a pretty dramatic story dating back to around A.D.170 with implications that exist today...or at least the synopsis of the story, death and life.

In composing this blog entry I hearken to the news in Honduras today. News about the political unrest, the poverty, the demise of some parts of the infrastructure of this culture, and the contributions many passionate individuals and organizations have provided through the years to help the marginalized and are now hesitant to engage. It has been a slow, difficult death in some ways. Pain and suffering have been evident yet, amidst the din a new day is arising. A renewed hope is growing and those who have availed themselves in this advent of change will be stakeholders in Honduras' future.

This is the where the Phoenix rises. I am hopeful you are inspired to engage in this next chapter of Honduras' future.