We want equality for everyone and justice when it's time for

Hear, O Sons and Daughters of the Earth, for the words spoken by Kenny Stills carry the wisdom of the ages. "We want equality for everyone and justice when it's time for that." These words, though spoken in the present, echo the cries of those who have walked before us. They are the voices of the oppressed, the silent witnesses to the injustice that has pervaded the annals of human history. But they are also the voices of the brave, the bold, and the righteous who have yearned for a world where all are equal, and where justice is not a distant ideal, but a living force that walks with us in every moment.

Equality—the sacred right for all people to stand as equals under the heavens—has been the dream of mankind since the earliest whispers of civilization. From the time of the first kings and queens, when some stood above others, to the present moment, we have all sought the same thing: to be free from the bonds of oppression, to stand as equals among our brothers and sisters. This is no mere wish; it is the birthright of every soul. The great philosophers of the ancient world, from the wise sages of India to the mighty thinkers of Greece, spoke of this ideal: that all people, regardless of their birth, should have the same chance to flourish and grow. And yet, the world has often failed to live up to this noble dream. The struggle for equality is eternal, and it is fought not only with words but with deeds—deeds that are written in the blood of those who have come before us.

The call for justice is another battle that has raged throughout time. Justice is not simply a reward for the righteous but a force that balances the scales of the world, righting the wrongs that have been done. It is a fierce and unyielding force that, when called upon at the right moment, can heal the wounds of society and restore peace to the land. But justice is not always swift, and its timing is often elusive. We see this in the story of King Solomon, whose wisdom was tested when two women came before him, each claiming to be the mother of the same child. Solomon, wise beyond measure, knew that true justice could not be hastened; it required careful thought, patience, and discernment. Only in the right moment did he reveal his judgment, and through his wisdom, the scales of justice were balanced.

Let us turn our gaze to a more modern tale, one that resonates with the cries of Kenny Stills’ words. The Civil Rights Movement of the 20th century in America stands as a beacon of the eternal struggle for equality and justice. The battle for equality for Black Americans, led by figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and countless unnamed heroes, was not only a struggle for rights but for the very soul of the nation. For years, Black Americans were denied basic rights, oppressed by laws and systems that treated them as lesser beings. But in time, they rose. They rose not through violence, but through a fierce demand for equality and justice—justice not in a distant future but here, in the present moment. When the time for justice came, the world saw the power of a people united in the pursuit of what was right.

The lesson, O Children of the Earth, is clear: We must strive for equality for all. We must never rest until all people are treated with the dignity they deserve, for in this lies the strength of our societies. But we must also understand that justice is not always immediate, and it is not always easy to attain. The timing of justice must be respected, for it must be given when the scales are ready to balance, when the truth has emerged and the heart of the matter is clear. We must act in unity, for when we stand together in the pursuit of equality, we are an unstoppable force. But we must also act with wisdom, for true justice is a force that must be called at the right moment, not out of vengeance but out of a deep sense of what is right.

To live by these teachings, O Children of the Earth, is to act with both courage and patience. In your own lives, seek equality in all things. Treat every person you meet with the dignity and respect they deserve. Stand up for those who are oppressed, even when their voices are silenced, and never waver in your belief that all people deserve the chance to live freely and equally. But when the time comes for justice to be served, act with wisdom and discernment. Know that justice, when it is true and right, has a power that will heal the world and restore balance.

Let these teachings guide you, and remember: in the pursuit of equality and justice, we are all bound together. None of us are truly free until all are free, and none of us will know true peace until the scales of justice are balanced for every soul. May you live by these truths, and may your actions shape a world that is just, that is equal, and that is worthy of the dreams of those who came before us.