BeautifulMag #111 Week 17-18 | Butterfly Wings

Today is the first round of the French Presidential elections. The French President is elected for 5 years, so it is always quite a happening when it comes along again. I won’t say the campaign circus is of American proportions, but believe me if I tell you it is big. And rightfully so. Within the next 2 weeks history will change, no matter what the outcome. And just like before, the French elections will be followed by other main electoral events, such as the American and German elections. All together we are facing a time of change.

It is interesting to think about how the small decisions we make every day can become history altering events. A choice made can be like a small stone in a quiet pond, causing a ripple effect that – directed in a certain way – can result in a tidal wave. For the first time in 15 years, the French democrats stand a reasonable chance for victory. If so, it might change a lot. Or nothing at all. When Nicolas Sarkozy was asked what could have been the golden idea to win the elections, the answer was abundantly clear: same sex wedding and child adoption. Just that decision which seems relatively small in the history of the world could have been the flap of his butterfly’s wing that could cause a storm of victory. Alas, it is too late for that now. France is pressing the first button today and will – by doing so – have once again the opportunity to set a course that can change the political face of the Western world. May the best man win. For me that would be the man who strives for equality for everyone. His wings are truly the most beautiful. –BM-

Cover model: Dennis
Photogrpahy by Kevin Hoover

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