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Inspiration

Keep Making Us Think

February 11, 2011

I was recently having a conversation with two of my neighbors on issues surrounding energy use, efficiency, conservation, alternatives, etc., as well as the state of commercial agriculture, organic farming, and the like. We discussed some recent articles and videos I had seen on the issue and we had a nice open discussion and sharing of information.

I followed up with another article this morning and the reply I got was: ‘Thanks – keep making us think.’

This really hit me and I felt like sharing my reaction. So many of the changes the world needs can begin to be solved by everyday people having conversations like this on the big challenges that humanity is facing. It’s about being mindful first and foremost, and then sharing our thoughts and feelings with those around us. Continue Reading…

Social Media Strategy

Inspire.

February 1, 2011
Inspire

If we’ve done our job, we have Listened to the existing conversations, imagined how we can become part of them by providing value to the community, and connected with the people that will benefit from our message.  Now for the payoff! We Inspire others to take action, to share our message, and hopefully both.

It is a rare occurrence to truly inspire people with communications.  Inspiration occurs when we strike deep emotional chords with others in such a way that they can’t help but share their experience with everyone they know. When this happens through digital media, the results can be staggering. Continue Reading…

Inspiration

Igniting Inspiration Book Review

January 24, 2011

I recently read one of the most inspiring books I have read in years: Igniting Inspiration by John Marshall Roberts, and I wanted to pass on a short review.  The book’s subtitle ‘A Persuasion Manual for Visionaries’ definitely captured my attention and is a great descriptor of what is contained inside.

If you are on a mission to bring about progressive change and push for a new vision within your organization, your community, or your government, this is an excellent resource for you.

I believe this will be particularly resonant with leaders in the sustainability movement and others that are challenging the traditional way of doing business and seek to transform our relationship with each other and the biosphere as a whole. Continue Reading…

A Change of Scenery

January 14, 2011

Earlier this week, Atlanta was rocked by one of those ‘perfect storms’ that had the entire city paralyzed for days on end.  We make fun of people for making a run on the grocery stores before these things hit, but in this case it probably wasn’t the worst idea, actually.  On day 3 of the icy mess, I decided I’d had enough and needed to get moving.  I was tired of being isolated, and I wasn’t feeling very productive.  A change of scenery was in order.

Several options were bouncing around in my head, including Montego Bay, Aruba, Cancun, Los Angeles, etc, but suddenly I remembered that my friend Judi has a beach house on the Gulf, and it all clicked in that instant.

For the past month or so, I’ve been discussing Spirit of the Gulf Coast with the expedition team Continue Reading…

Travel and Adventure

The Last Adventure of 2010 – Vermont and the Northeast Blizzard

January 4, 2011
Imagine

Sunday night, I returned from my last great adventure of 2010.  This time, it was a road trip to Northern Vermont – the Green Mountain State.  However, on this trip, the mountains were pure white – covered in 2 feet of fresh snow. Awesome!

This was a significant trip for several reasons.  First of all, it was the first trip that I have taken in a long time that didn’t have a lot of activity set out in advance.  It was really a trip of getting away from the grind.  Letting go.  Disconnecting.  Absorbing in the moment.  Relaxing.  Opening up.

And by the way, it just so happened that the entire northeast region got rocked by a huge blizzard right before we left!  We had plans to leave on Monday the 27th, and the storm hit New England on the 26th and 27th.  So, we basically drove right into it, or followed it to be more accurate. Continue Reading…