Jeremy Rifkin - The Empathic Civilisation

RSA Animate - The Empathic Civilisation

Old and Gray

When we are old and gray

Hand in hand walking slowly on our way

I promise to kiss you still all the day

And slower still will our lips be when they meet

Holding that tender place till it warms your feet

When we are old and gray

I will hold you as in our younger day

I will sweep you time and time again

And the burning in me for you will never end

When we are old and gray

You are delight in my day

Filling my brittle body with butterflies so tender

Moving in, your face in hand, dining in your sweet surrender

Co-op

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A cooperative (also co-operative; often referred to as a co-op or coop) is a business organization owned and operated by a group of individuals for their mutual benefit.[1] Cooperatives are defined by the International Co-operative Alliance's Statement on the Co-operative Identity as autonomous associations of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through jointly owned and democratically-controlled enterprises.[2] A cooperative may also be defined as a business owned and controlled equally by the people who use its services or who work at it. Cooperative enterprises are the focus of study in the field of cooperative economics.

I recently enjoyed a yummy meal of eggs, oatmeal, Toast and jelly, milk and some veggies, all from the local co-op. Co-ops are a great way to get fresh veggies and other produce without all of the preservatives. They are much healthier and you get to support your local farmer and entrepreneurs. Sometimes they are delivered to your door, but most of the time there is a central place that all of the members will meet weekly or monthly to pick up their new basket full of in season goodness and drop off the empty basket to be used again. It's a very green way of thinking and living and so many benefits go around to everyone involved. I encourage you to look into your local Co-op and begin the first of many small steps in your life that will lead you to better living. You can start by googling "Co-op" and the city you live in to find some near you. Next, you can ask those you know and research farmers markets. There are so many wonderful things that come from joining a Co-op, from the healthy foods you get weekly, to the better prices for your economics and one of the best reasons is the community of people you will find searching for and doing the same things you are. The people you will meet and the experiences you have will be numerous and will only continue to grow the longer you are a part of it. So, get in their and find a good local Co-op and farmers market and start meeting people and be on your way to healthier, better and more community living. Who knows, you just might be encouraged to create an idea of your own that you can share with others. Do you really want to hold back the goodness that you can offer those in your community, leading them to a better realized version of themselves, giving them the strength to climb a tree to save a cat in need of returning to the little crying child beneath, that because of this will one day grow up inspired to become a fire fighter and climb a tall building to save a damsel in distress?!! I didn't think so. Holy jeez! Save the damsel and join a Co-op! Is she not worth it? She is. Believe me she is I tell you! Have a wonderful day:)

kindness

look into your mercy and restore this withered rotted door. before it completely dissolve away to dust. the last fortress between the abyss. fading comes quickly in the deep. the soul is weighed down heavier than the ocean. the weight of empty hope is crushing. hope will gravitate to full-fill or consume. it continues to pull deep into the earth layer after layer. dirt has become the air. stones fill the lungs. the core is drowning. it's painfully numb, the weight of longing. so intense a desire within, the chest is collapsing into itself. once a bright star, now a black hole. shoulders yoked with heavy magnets, there is no standing straight. embarrassment swings from the neck heavier than a wrecking ball. i told you so enjoys the ride. strands of muscle have the strength of yarn, the heaviness of rebar. helpless against the deepening pull, awareness is full... kindness please look this way.


hope, an idiot pearl. it's yours. be delighted. i am waiting.


p.s. sooner rather than later would be nice.

walks

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I like cities where the sidewalks never end. I like to walk by myself sometimes for no reason, but would rather walk with a friend most of the time. I like to think, dream and pray in these times. It's very refreshing for me. I enjoy sitting in coffee houses and book stores dreaming of fun things to do. I want to have my own coffee house someday. With awesome coffee, tea and wines and drinks from around the world and yummy soups and gumbos and spiced oils, breads and chocolates. I really like meeting and talking to people and having fun conversations. I seem quiet sometimes but I am only thinking and listening to what is going on. I think a lot about everything and want to listen intently to what someone is saying. Sitting close and talking to a dear friend is one of my favorite things. I like asking questions and stay ready for new ideas. I collect information that I find fascinating and organize them into a template I call ffesmegea. I secretly dream about starting an Internet company and sharing all of these stories, hoping I can somehow be a wiz at connecting the dots by connecting people and communities with others and ideas they may not have thought of. I connect people who have to those who have not. I like to build people up and encourage them to pursue their dreams. I enjoying serving people in many ways and I think I have a really big heart, even in times of deflation. Sometimes I fall short between what I dream and what I can actually do. Though it never stops me from trying it again. I never consider my ability to pursue a thing, only my desire. I want to love so deeply and unselfish. Though I am still learning how. For the first time I have noticed my inability when I never considered it before. I think it has something to do with deflation. I will be throwing that one away. I just like to walk and think and look and imagine. And imagine myself someday finding a very old Victorian house that I will give life to again and make it beautiful. So beautiful. I imagine sitting inside drinking tea and coffee and hosting wine and cheese parties with people I enjoy. Showing off my beautiful Victorian lady and having discussions on how to care for people where ever we find ourselves around the world. I like New York, Austin and New Haven and cities like these. Maybe I will find fun sidewalks in one of these cities. Someday I will write a screenplay and feel like a writer, Because I am. I consider myself a brilliant director though I have never directed a feature, But I will. I don't have a record yet, but I imagine I will. Sometimes I feel like an artist and a designer because of my clever ideas and things I can do. Someone once called me an idiot for wanting to save the world. Jesus wanted to. So do I. If he can then I can too. Now if Only I could find a pump for this deflation issue. I wrestle out many issues while walking. And it's just fun. So lets go for a walk..

iPhone

Testing, testing... I am sitting in barnes and noble writing on the blogger app I just downloaded onto my iPhone3gs :). I am wowed by new friend. We have only known each other for a couple months and I am certain I have made a friend for life. Already I have downloaded dozens of apps and I'm showing no sign of slowing. Among my favorite are screenwriter, checkbook, blogpress, notes, and backbreaker to name just a few.

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