For a long time I felt I had to choose—because of time constraints—between all my passions in life. Wasn’t I really diluting my time and energy by working for both peaceful and environmentally sustainable communities? But I could never choose one over the other. Both issues have existed in some form or another over my entire life, even as the specific groups I worked with have changed.
I also have two careers, writing (now) and teaching (before). I wished there was some way I could do it all. Or better yet, combine them all.
Now that is my current plan—to merge them all! I want to let the vision of peaceful and sustainable communities both ground and inspire my writing and teaching. I want my recognition of the power of story to enrich my volunteer work in the fields of peace-building and environmental activism.
Will it work? That is the question.
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my vote is a big YES! :)
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if you're interested, check out my blog: http://asustainablehumanrace.blogspot.com/
Good point--sustainability and peace are deeply intertwined. But most organizations focus on one or the other, so it's hard to divide your time between both.
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