World Vision Dialogue - What YOU CAN DO TODAY

What is my role?

The spin on the news from the U.S. government is always trying to sound positive.  When I counter peoples take on the policy decisions Bush makes, I am told I am just trying to find the negative.  When 30,000 children die each day from preventable issues I don’t care if I sound “negative”.  It is not negative to see and accept reality.  If it seems negative, we should fix the problems, not kill the messanger.

Unraveling the mess of information can be a daunting task.  Each and every one of us does not have the time to even begin to learn everything that needs to be done to heal our society and planet.  Change requires each of us doing what we can.  From a construction worker to an executive we each play a roll.  Make the best environmental decision you can with each project.  Push your management to end unfair or unclean acts.  If you are in mangament, stop letting profit be the only thing you think about.  Building a strong community is worth a lot more than your next year end bonus.

I have found myself compromising my beliefs more the older  I get, but each day I am trying to  reinvent myself.  You can do it too.  It is all just a decision. 

Joshuapeaceseeker Hughes

A Year to Change Your Consciousness

There are several things on my mind that I would like to talk with you about again. First, I feel a momentum in peace movement that I not only want to happen, but is necessary to sustain our lives. Secondly, I believe helping people learn how to economically convert their cars to bio diesel or how to sustain community farms are progressive steps in the right direction. What I’ve learned is that with everyday actions, education and honesty in business practices, we can start the healing process the planet needs. I look forward to continuing to talk with you about practical ideas for WHAT YOU CAN DO as an individual.

Here are three ideas to stimulate your thinking:

1. Recently, I had an opportunity to participate in a personal conversation with John Perkins, author of the bestselling book, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man. This book really touched me. Last year, after reading his book, I wrote, "Personal responsibility is my theme this year. I love how Mr. Perkins takes the blame. I take the blame as well. Everything I do to feed the machine has to stop. I have recently pulled all of my retirement from any companies that have to do with war or oil. I have also been investing in my home to reduce my own dependence on resources." I've made many changes in my life since then. Several members of the Global Dialogue Center community had a chance to talk with John Perkins about issues that were on our minds now a year later. Two things --- I hope you'll listen and be inspired to read the book and share it with your friends. It is truly a wake-up call for everyone. http://www.globaldialoguecenter.com/johnperkins

2. I personally try to break down the walls of country or family or next door. When I over-identified with my country it got me into trouble. I started to fear others. I wanted my side to"win". The only way any of us win is if all of us win.

3. One of the ways I try to help change things is by changing my desires. I do not need the next greatest T.V. or car. I do not need to keep filling my life with debt and plastic! The getting arrested part is just a way to help open others eyes.

Peace,

Joshuapeaceseeker Hughes

My vision of cities is one that is green and edible

My family is part of a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Project. We buy a share of a 40 acre organic farm in the spring. Each Saturday from June through November we get a huge box of fresh veggies. Over 40 different kinds of fruits and veggies through out the year. It was a great deal, it averaged $21.50 per week for what would have cost $60.00 at a organic store. The farmers are protected financially when we come togather and fund them. They can focus on the farming this way and we can help harvest any time we want. Which also saves us money on the CSA total cost. Check it out here: http://www.gatheringtogetherfarm.com

Peace,
Joshua