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By: Joanna

Joanna — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:37:24 +0000

Karen, it sounds like you had a very similar experience to me. I know some of the comments I read (including many of yours) affected me as much as the posts… which is blogging at its best, of course. It’s often those conversations and exchanges that give us the greatest impetus to keep going. I’m working out how to keep the fires burning too.

Ariane, I assure you, the feeling is mutual! I was deeply moved by your post. I know it must have taken a lot for you to write it. All I can say is I do truly believe that you having the courage to share those kind of experiences will and does change things for others. If you ever think I can help with any of your writing projects… please, do just let me know.

Sonia, you are superbly brilliant at giving us sanity-inducing mantras. I love to see brilliant writing applied to deeply held personal values. That’s what I call remarkable communication

Jan, your message to use our own gifts is lingering with me for sure. Thank you once again for writing what you did.

I am very proud and happy to have such a wonderful set of people talking story here with me about these things. I think Karen might just be right. We can change things.

By: Janice Cartier

Janice Cartier — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:57:40 +0000

Joanna- I am honored to be in such good company. Thank you very much. I was touched by so many heartfelt and deeply moving posts last week. The day lingered. I was still making the rounds the day after, and still thinking today about what to do next along these lines. I love Ulla's gift to the shop on her street. I think we could make a bit of a difference those of us here, especially if we use our own gifts. There was so much focus on action last week, that it would be great to keep that momentum going. So thank you again for that too. Janice Cartiers last blog post..Primary Colors Put To Work

By: Sonia Simone

Sonia Simone — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:18:26 +0000

Thanks so much for the link, Joanna. We're very much on the same wavelength, I connected with many of the same posts you did. I was so happy Blog Action Day chose poverty as a theme this year--it's really my "issue" that I mull over quite a lot, both true poverty and the emotional/mental poverty that *feels* real but isn't. One of the great themes, I think. (And "Yes, there is enough. Give" is a great sanity-inducing mantra when I find myself getting into crazy-Sonia land.) Sonia Simones last blog post..Class Tomorrow (Wednesday) Night: It’s All About the Benefits, Baby

By: Ariane Benefit, Organizing Coach

Ariane Benefit, Organizing Coach — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:09:27 +0000

Thanks so much for choosing my post to be in your top 5! I feel all warm and fuzzy inside - but then, I seem to always feel that way around you! : ) It took me 10 hours to write that "essay" but it was worth it. It was like therapy for me - personal writing usually is. Writing how to posts are so much easier. Thanks for all your encouragement and support. Maybe someday I'll write a book about my life. What I've shared so far is nothing compared to what I've lived through. Maybe someday I'll be ready to process it all in writing. YIKES! : ) Ariane Benefit, Organizing Coach's last blog post..ADD-Friendly Tips for Healthy Eating: Veggies, Butter and Self-medicating with Food - Am I the only one?

By: Karen Swim

Karen Swim — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:45:48 +0000

Joanna, I agree with you. I read and was moved by so many powerful posts on that day. It stayed with me throughout the weekend and into this week. I kept thinking of ways I could help to keep that fire burning beyond that one day. It was an experience I did not expect to have, and was profoundly inspiring to see so many come together with one voice. We really can make a difference. Karen Swims last blog post..A Verse of Hope

By: Joanna

Joanna — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:38:58 +0000

Ulla, we must have been on the same wavelength today! I was musing about ‘thinking globally, acting locally’ too – how it’s the best way for us to think big thoughts and still make sense of them… and do things that make a difference where we are. Good for for finding a plac where you can make a difference – and taking the acion to do something to chanage things

By: Ulla Hennig

Ulla Hennig — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:45:34 +0000

Joanna, one of the things which come to my mind after reading your article is: "Think globally, act locally". I decided to donate 20 Euros to a shop around the corner which sells donated things - books, cups and saucers, clothes and such things. With the money they get they finance support for people who live on the street. Every time I pass the shop I am reminded that I have many privileges and therefore my responsibility is in helping them who have not. Ulla Hennigs last blog post..Welcome to my Blog!

By: Joanna

Joanna — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:36:25 +0000

Brad, it seemed like a good way to try and keep the momentum going. I did read Robert’s post and you’re right, it’s one that will linger in the mind (and heart) long after the event

Wilson, I was very touched by a lot of things I read, and a lot of the comments that people shared. I hope we can keep some of that energy going and turn it into new ideas and action!