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We Can Change the World

QUOTES from Jane Goodall

"We CAN change the world."

You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make

"I just have this absolute belief that humans are moving away from cruelty and destruction towards a time when we can truly live in harmony with nature. When we understand that there is a spiritual power around us from which we can draw strength. That is where I believe human destiny ultimately is taking us. I just hope we have time."

The greatest danger to our future is apathy.

Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.

We humans, therefore, have a choice ahead of us, we don't have to go the aggressive route. We can push and push and push towards love and compassion. That is where I believe human destiny ultimately is taking us.

If you really want something, and really work hard, and take advantage of opportunities, and never give up, you will find a way.

It's easy to become hopeless. So people must have hope: the human brain, the resilience of nature, the energy of young people and the sort of inspiration that you see from so many hundreds of people who tackle tasks that are impossible and never give up and succeed.

We can't leave people in abject poverty, so we need to raise the standard of living for 80% of the world's people, while bringing it down considerably for the 20% who are destroying our natural resources.

Only if we understand can we care. Only if we care will we help. Only if we help shall they be saved.

Lasting change is a series of compromises. And compromise is all right, as long your values don't change.

Herein lies the real hope for our future. We are moving toward the ultimate destiny of our species—a state of compassion and love.

“I think one of the most important goals we need to strive for is the education of women, because women are the backbone of society.”

Where do You Want Calgary to be in 60 Years?

There is a "Plan It" initiative from the City to ask citizens about how we think Calgary should grow. It is just 5 questions. Please fill it out.

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Bring Your Own Bags
Most of us have been reconditioned into carrying our own bags to the market or grocery. If you are like me, you don't think about it when doing other shopping. I returned home this week after buying gifts with 4 huge plastic bags and realized that I was going to create more waste by wrapping or paper bagging these presents. I think there is a choice. The local $1 Store regularly has gift bags on for a loonie but the big 3 grocers here are also offering reusable fabric bags for 99 cents. How crafty and creative can you get decorating a reusable bag with enviro friendly accesories?

Give Water - Twice

For those who know me or have read my blogs, you will know that I believe we need to stop purchasing bottled water for our own use. The shift from water to a commodity is dangerous and detrimental to those most in need. However Charity, a non-profit organization stimulating greater global awareness about extreme poverty, educating
the public, and provoking compassionate and intellingent giving.

Give a $20 bottle of charity: water to a friend or loved one this holiday, and give a person you've never met in Africa clean water for 20 years. 100%* goes directly to building wells. We'll ship it to them with a customized note hand written by a charity: water volunteer. Shipping +$6. | Ships same day, only to U.S. and Canada.

WHAT'S IN THE TUBE? The bottle will arrive gift packaged in a clear tube, with a charity: water informational foldout. A note will be included with your personalized message to the recipient, stating that a $20 donation has been made in their name. view the card >>
WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO? Your $20 donations are combined. Depending on varying project and material costs in the countries we work, it can take anywhere from 200 to 600 bottles to build a well. charity: pools the $20's together and uses 100 percent* of the money to build freshwater wells in Africa.

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Wednesday Thoughts

"Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.” - Thomas jefferson

“Honest hearts produce honest actions.” - Brigham Young

"No legacy is so rich as honesty.” - william Shakespere

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Last One

In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a
roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if
anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the
king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by
and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the
King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did
anything about getting the stone out of the way.

Then a peasant came along carrying a load of
vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the
peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the
stone to the side of th e road. After much pushing
and straining, he finally succeeded. After the
peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed
a purse lying in the road where the boulder had
been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note
from the King indicating that the gold was for the
person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The
peasant learned what many of us never understand!

Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve
our condition.

Sappy story 2 with a lesson

Always remember those
who serve.
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less,
a 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and
sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in
front of him.

'How much is an ice cream sundae?' he asked.
'Fifty cents,' replied the waitress.

The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and
studied the coins in it.

'Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?' he inquired.

By now more people were waiting for a table and the
waitress was growing impatient.

'Thirty-five cents,' she brusquely replied.

The little boy again counted his coins.

'I'll have the plain ice cream,' he said.

The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on
the table and walked away The boy finished the ice
cream, paid the cashier and left. When the waitress
came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the
table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish,
were two nickels and five pennies..

You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had
to have enough left to leave her a tip.

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