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Robin, thank *you.* Positive feedback helps. I'll look up the book, it
sounds interesting. <br>
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I honestly think that we can change the world together, for the better,
and get a lot of enjoyment, satisfaction, and fulfillment out of the
effort. Additionally, I think that the effort can form the basis for a
lot of common ground between people who currently feel divided, and
restore our sense of community and connectedness in the process. It can
give us a common focus, a common problem, instead of a common "enemy."<br>
<br>
I just finished watching "<a href="http://www.thegreatwarming.com/">The
Great Warming</a>," a film on the scale of "An Inconvenient Truth," but
with as much solution presentation as problem presentation. It's
narrated by Keaneau Reeves and Alannis Morrisette. It will be one of
the films I am reviewing for the <a
href="http://www.sundancechannel.com">Sundance Channel</a>, and airs
in late spring of this year. <br>
<br>
What I found inspiring about the film at first glance was how it
presented the growing evangelical movement toward environmental
stewardship based on both religious reasoning and science. This gave me
a great sense of hope. All over the world, the "grass roots" are waking
up to the problem in a big way, across all walks of life. The "green
age" is coming. The only question is if we will move collectively fast
enough.<br>
<br>
I firmly believe that we must work to educate and break down barriers
to common ground and effort being established. We need to work together
to push public policy and private action in a sustainable direction,
and I believe we can.<br>
<br>
No situation, political, cultural, or economic is static. Change is
coming, and each of us must lend shoulders to the oars and tiller of
this great ship to turn our course. I see many positive signs, and all
one has to do is look and learn to see the course.<br>
<br>
The little things add up - it took a huge collection of individual
decisions and actions to get where we are, and it will take the same to
get where we will go. The difference is knowledge, and in this early
part of the green age, every one of us that can show a way forward to
even one other makes a difference that adds to the overall result.<br>
<br>
Seeds of change are sprouting - and we need to nourish them.<br>
<br>
Dan<br>
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<pre wrap="">Hello Daniel,
Of all the people that post on this list, you are my favorite! I think
it's because of your positive message and approach. Thank you.
I've recently been reading a lovely book you might like - "Mycelium
Running" by Paul Stamets. It's all about mushrooms with a much deeper
message. He's another guy saving the planet in a BIG way with a small
demeanor. I guess you might liken him to one of those "meek" folks if you
get my meaning.
Cheers,
Robin
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