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Thoughts of Jess Five

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8th December 2009

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I think I’m a 5 who got tired, maybe now I’m a 4? I can shout all I want about the people starving in Africa, political unrest in Iran, animals getting killed for the selfish uses of mankind, gay rights, human rights in general… But I want to get out there and make the change with my own hands but I don’t know how. I do things that I can manage though, like being vegetarian and recycling everything. Just that it’s not enough.

Dear 5 who got tired,

It is exhausting always trying to fight the good fight with the foundation of our society being based on violence and separation.  I find it best to find an issue or two to focus on because it’s hard to face -everything.-  I think the best approach is to start at home first and then work on elsewhere.  I can make a difference in someone’s life by donating and volunteering at a Food Shelter or putting on a benefit show to raise money to help a cause.  Whatever I do, no matter how much I give, it never does seem like I do enough because there is always so much more to do.  However, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.  You have to start with the small to work on achieving great things.  If you are interested in talking about ideas how to make some changes with your own hands, feel free to drop me a note with your email or AIM name and we can chat.  The world has and can be changed by small groups of dedicated people.  All it takes for bad to win is if good does nothing.  Don’t let it overwhelm you, we can figure it out, and make the world better together.  I hope to hear from you!

Best,

Jess

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