Saturday, April 25, 2009

Interesting TED Talk w/ Timothy Ferris

"We cannot live for ourselves alone. Our lives are connected by a thousand invisible threads, and along these sympathetic fibers, our actions run as causes and return to us as results." - Herman Melville

Saturday, April 18, 2009

"Not to feel exasperated or defeated or despondent because your days aren't packed with wise and moral actions. But to get back up when you fail, to celebrate behaving like a human--however imperfectly--and fully embrace the pursuit you've embarked on." - Marcus Aurelius

Special Invitation to a Presentation and Discussion on Sustainability - "Policy to Practice" with Cameron Hastings on Earth Day - Wednesday 22nd April

So, what is next?

April 22, 2009 is Earth Day; a day when we can celebrate the Earth in whatever way moves us, inspires us or calls us into action.

Have you ever attended a powerful presentation addressing many of the circumstances that threaten humanity’s existence?

The information and data are overwhelming that something has to be done and the question we seem to be left with is: how long do we have?

As you watch and listen you can hear the messaging shift to what can be done to “turn” things around. Just as you get to the point where the solution must be the next statement made you hear, “Ok so now we’ll take a short break and then come back for some questions.” (or something close)

This generally leaves me empty and wanting more, this Earth day I will start where others leave off.

What you can count on from Wednesday’s interactive conversation is a fresh perspective, a new voice and a call to action.

How do we take the multitude of solutions that exist around the globe and deploy them effectively, now? How do we shift the paradigm from competition to collaborative creativity? How do we demonstrate the change we advocate at the global level?

A fresh new pathway from ‘Policy to Practice’ will be introduced.
I will share an idea that creates a platform or framework that removes the interference from the natural expression of sustainability.
You will have the opportunity to participate in the conversation to speculate and create ways we may expand this idea and what role you can play.

It is the collective human community that impacts the future we create.

Come out Wednesday and consider answering the question; “How” do we create a future that works for everyone and everything?

Location: Langstaff Community Centre, Yorkshire Room in Richmond Hill, 155 Red Maple Rd. (Hwy 7/Yonge area)

Tel: 905 8824295

Date: Wednesday April 22nd, Earth Day 2009

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Cost: $5 per person (children and seniors free)


Please rsvp to Liz Couture of the Green Party of Ontario Richmond Hill Constituency Association (event sponsor) at: lizcouture@hotmail.com

Looking forward to seeing you all there!