Comments on: We can all help save the world.

By: Ami

Ami — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:45:10 +0000

That is why I love reading what you write Cate! You just know exactly how some things should be said. You’ve got me thinking even more now, about how we can all help the world. I always perceive helping as time and or money, but you’re exactly right, it could be as simple as changing a few things in your life. I guess a lot of what you do through your writing is education, and it’s certainly rubbing off on me. I now too disagree it’s ok not to save the world, when you think about if everyone just did something small, it could make a huge impact.

Thanks so much for commenting.

By: Cate Bolt

Cate Bolt — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:28:53 +0000

Hmmm… interesting post. I’m glad I got you thinking. My job as a writer (which ironically is still what I call myself) is to make people think and I agree with your thoughts.
People shouldn’t feel guilty for being fortunate, and they don’t need to give away all their worldly possessions to make a difference. In fact, I don’t think you even need to donate your time and/or money to make a difference.
I believe that to save the world all we need is a shift in the way that we think – appreciate what we have, accept and embrace the differences in all humans, have compassion for our fellow man and respect the earth on which we live.
If we could TRULY get all people to follow these basic ideals, that alone would be enough to save the world. I don’t agree that it’s ok to not save the world. But I think saving the world is a lot easier than people are making it out to be.
We all have the power, and it comes from the heart.
Blessings.

By: Ami

Ami — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:38:19 +0000

I think you’ve hit the nail on the head Jodie – if you can find something you enjoy, you’re more likely to want to put in the time. That’s fantastic what your boys’ school is doing and good on you for putting in all that time and effort.

By: Jodie Ansted

Jodie Ansted — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:15:53 +0000

I think the thing is to find something that really interests you and that you want to support, and then you’ll be more likely to put in the time. For me, right now it’s about giving my time to my childrens’ school, and helping them with fundraising and the local parish too. The school raised a lot of money recently, and being on the school’s P&F, I hope to make sure some of that money is put to good use in other communities overseas. At school, they raise money for the Missions and supply much needed water tanks to places in Fiji for example that really need it, and if I’m somehow involved in that, even in a small way, I’m glad to help. I’m hoping I can encourage a bit more money to go towards something like that. Our kids have a lot of great stuff at their school, and whilst they need a few more things, it would be great if some of that money went where it’s REALLY needed. We are very fortunate to have a well resourced school, and so many children overseas don’t have even one tenth of what we have.

Good luck!