10.14.2006

Inspiration

As far as weeks go, this has been one of the busiest ones. I don't want to go through the laundry list of reasons why. Rather, I want to talk about the amazing power of an idea to make it all flow easily.

I've had several conversations recently with people who feel that something in our country has changed recently. They now feel it is possible to act against global warming. There is a growing gap between apathy and fatalism, and that gap is being filled with people from the most unexpected corners who now see that global warming is something we can do something about.

The week started with a meeting of concerned students and faculty to formally sign the college up for Focus the Nation. You can see our flag on the national map. The turnout wasn't huge, but the people that were there are committed to this and willing to put in the hours necessary over the next year to see it through. Then on Thursday night Justin Bates and I started the Williams Thursday night group. We had some beers and chatted about the myths, realities and solutions to global change in the American social and political landscape and then there was an outpouring of ideas on what we can do.

But more important than discussions or ideas, the people that came said it was inspiring. They were excited merely by the idea of meeting like minded and passionate people who have tantalizing ideas and viewpoints. That inspiration is what I feel so strongly right now and that is what I am seeking to make others feel.

I believe a small group of inspired people can do anything.

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