Maybe it is a function of the company I am keeping these days or even my own shifting awareness, but it seems to me that the discussions lately have been really focused on how inter-connected we all are. I've even noticed it out in the pop culture and in the arts. When I see movies like Cloud Atlas on the big screen, or I turn on the TV and see prime time TV shows that emphasize our connections, I have to marvel. I've observed it in certain political actions (like Occupy) and I'm seeing it in the softening of hearts in every day situations--like going to the grocery store and watching as people offer to help each other out.
My world has pretty much always been one of activism and community organizing, but it seems to me that a lot more people are mobilizing now. It might be for things that I disagree with, but they are moved to act and that is a huge change from what it used to be when the word "activist" was somehow pejorative. At times, it has been easier to get people to write a check--open up the wallet--than it has been to move them to action--but now it is different. People are talking about issues and actually doing rather than being content to sit and watch.
Rick, I know things are changing in this world. It has not been an easy time for most of us for one reason or another, but for the "sensitives" (like the ASAH folks, you, and your clients) I think it has been especially painful. Yes, almost everyone has had issues of one kind or another, but the feeling of tension and the anticipation has been overwhelming at times for a lot of us. You've done a lot to help ease that for many of us, and I hope you know how much you have given us all--what a gift you have been. I know there have been times when you yourself have felt the birth pangs of this and I want to thank you for your patience and kindness during it all. Learning to trust has not been easy and you've been a huge help. Thank you!
Laura
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