Since having my submission to Global Chorus
accepted two years ago I've struggled with the thought "is my contribution worthy?" given
that a great many of the contributors are internationally known inspiring leaders
in social and environmental change.
Perhaps that's part of the reason I've
come to Global Chorus. Believing that our contributions are not worthy or significant is a huge stumbling
block in the process of change. With thoughts such as these we are defeated
even before we have begun. And everyone here today knows that we are not living
in an age where the word defeated should be part of our vocabulary.
We also know that it is far easier to
choose to avoid difficult situations than to face them head on. But that
doesn't mean inaction is a good choice for our world either. The forces we are
reckoning with both socially and environmentally are not small forces but they
are driven by a human element. We are not without fault, nor are we without
recourse so long as we urgently act with
thoughtful consideration.
And although it is wonderful to know
that there are a great many people considering the difficult question Todd has posed
as the basis of this book, it doesn't let any of us off the hook from making
important changes in how we live our lives. We are all utterly dependent on
nature and each other for our survival. Moving towards lives of greater social
connection and environmental awareness as well as working towards the reduction
of our carbon footprint is a fantastic starting point.
I strongly urge you to consider
changes you can make in your own life. Look to the voices of Todd's book for
inspiration but also trust your own instincts. We all need to do our part to
help bring this, our wonderful and complicated world, to a place of greater
healing for all.
Thank you!
Jill MacCormack
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