Comments on: The Truth Shall Make You Mad http://www.whatawaytogomovie.com/2007/03/23/the-truth-shall-make-you-mad/ A middle class white guy comes to grips with Peak Oil, Climate Change, Mass Extinction, Population Overshoot Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:29:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 By: Carla http://www.whatawaytogomovie.com/2007/03/23/the-truth-shall-make-you-mad/#comment-11 Carla Fri, 23 Mar 2007 20:01:17 +0000 http://www.whatawaytogomovie.com/2007/03/23/the-truth-shall-make-you-mad/#comment-11 My limbic system does resonate with your words, Sally. Even with all these miles between us. I am glad I'm not alone. I feel you with me when reading your words. Thank you! I'm so glad you and Tim are blogging. It is good. Very good. My limbic system does resonate with your words, Sally. Even with all these miles between us. I am glad I’m not alone. I feel you with me when reading your words. Thank you! I’m so glad you and Tim are blogging. It is good. Very good.

]]> By: Lynne http://www.whatawaytogomovie.com/2007/03/23/the-truth-shall-make-you-mad/#comment-12 Lynne Sat, 24 Mar 2007 03:02:16 +0000 http://www.whatawaytogomovie.com/2007/03/23/the-truth-shall-make-you-mad/#comment-12 Oh Sally...Thank you for stretching yourself across the limitations of the technological "messenger" as a bridge from heart to heart.Thank you for speaking what is also in my heart. There are many of us speaking here on this page. Here we meet. This is the "gift" of this technology... to communicate through the myth of time and space in one instant, become one mind. There is one paragraph here that I personally must counter. It is this.... I do see the quality of light, not in you eyes perhaps, but rather in your heart. And this IS the light we see when we are able to look into each other's eyes! I do hear the quiet sigh, it is the same sigh coming out of my own body. I feel complete recogntion and resonance. And I know that we "hug" each other in this exchange, not in our arms, but yet again in the heart from which those arms grow. It is the screaming and wailing of our grief and our outrage that we are missing, all of us, regardless of whether we embrace the truth of it or refuse to acknowledge it. This is our gaping wound, our infection, our cellular biology gone maniacal. Only as we name it, with unconditional honesty as you do here, is there any hope at all for the healing that's needed. Whether we die or not, seems not to be the point really; we will die no matter what any of us do. The point is to live into the fullness of our potential for love and wisdom. You offer direction to those who are lost, companionship to those aching, in this sharing of what is in your understanding. This IS not the "least you can do", but the best anyone has to offer. You are right though, you have "no business writing a BLOG"... it is much to graceless a word to use for what is written here. Oh Sally…Thank you for stretching yourself across the limitations of the technological “messenger” as a bridge from heart to heart.Thank you for speaking what is also in my heart. There are many of us speaking here on this page. Here we meet. This is the “gift” of this technology… to communicate through the myth of time and space in one instant, become one mind.
There is one paragraph here that I personally must counter. It is this…. I do see the quality of light, not in you eyes perhaps, but rather in your heart. And this IS the light we see when we are able to look into each other’s eyes! I do hear the quiet sigh, it is the same sigh coming out of my own body. I feel complete recogntion and resonance. And I know that we “hug” each other in this exchange, not in our arms, but yet again in the heart from which those arms grow.
It is the screaming and wailing of our grief and our outrage that we are missing, all of us, regardless of whether we embrace the truth of it or refuse to acknowledge it. This is our gaping wound, our infection, our cellular biology gone maniacal. Only as we name it, with unconditional honesty as you do here, is there any hope at all for the healing that’s needed. Whether we die or not, seems not to be the point really; we will die no matter what any of us do. The point is to live into the fullness of our potential for love and wisdom. You offer direction to those who are lost, companionship to those aching, in this sharing of what is in your understanding. This IS not the “least you can do”, but the best anyone has to offer.
You are right though, you have “no business writing a BLOG”… it is much to graceless a word to use for what is written here.

]]> By: wendi http://www.whatawaytogomovie.com/2007/03/23/the-truth-shall-make-you-mad/#comment-18 wendi Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:35:30 +0000 http://www.whatawaytogomovie.com/2007/03/23/the-truth-shall-make-you-mad/#comment-18 Sally, You are so wrong that the subtle nuances of expression and of communication are not present in this "blog." I am not 'atall a techie, and it took today when I finally broke down and asked my friend Daniel to please teach me how to access and communicate via "blog," that I am here. I see tears in your eyes; a sad frown, a smile, a reaching out of hand. I almost smell your scent. It is meant to be that I just happened upon a relatively new young poet, Tara McHale, and her poem, titled, " ! ! an isolated sort of communication" - here 'tis, hopefully helping you heal and know that we are feeling you in blog. " ! ! an isolated sort of communication" Remember, remember, the fifth of November, a mere four and a half months ago (I measure time, I enjoy and I redeploy the assets of a friend I have come now to know) . No Guy Fawkes celebrations for me but celebration of a more cerebral sort. Experience had taught that reading a certain blog made me 'happy'. How so? you may ask... and what a tragic task, I concede, to be quasi-voyeur of another when that other is ones real life lover. The eyes to the soul, it would seem, in a self-obsessed paragraph that reads like an epitaph written bare for all the world to see. Intention and emotion commitment and devotion. Frustration with a hint of sorrow. Another blog, I inwardly sigh, in the morrow. Another glimpse of what is 'really going on' in the mind of the never-only one. Sally,

You are so wrong that the subtle nuances of expression and of communication are not present in this “blog.” I am not ‘atall a techie, and it took today when I finally broke down and asked my friend Daniel to please teach me how to access and communicate via “blog,” that I am here. I see tears in your eyes; a sad frown, a smile, a reaching out of hand. I almost smell your scent. It is meant to be that I just happened upon a relatively new young poet, Tara McHale, and her poem, titled,

” ! ! an isolated sort of communication” - here ’tis, hopefully helping you heal and know that we are feeling you in blog.

” ! ! an isolated sort of communication”

Remember, remember, the fifth of November,
a mere four and a half months ago
(I measure time, I enjoy and I redeploy
the assets
of a friend I have come now to know) .

No Guy Fawkes celebrations for me
but celebration of a more cerebral sort.
Experience had taught
that reading a certain blog made me ‘happy’.

How so? you may ask…
and what a tragic task,
I concede,
to be quasi-voyeur of another
when that other is ones real life lover.

The eyes to the soul, it would seem,
in a self-obsessed paragraph
that reads like an epitaph
written bare for all the world to see.
Intention and emotion
commitment and devotion.

Frustration with a hint of sorrow.

Another blog, I inwardly sigh, in the morrow.

Another glimpse of what is ‘really going on’
in the mind of the never-only one.

]]> By: Jeremy http://www.whatawaytogomovie.com/2007/03/23/the-truth-shall-make-you-mad/#comment-19 Jeremy Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:19:03 +0000 http://www.whatawaytogomovie.com/2007/03/23/the-truth-shall-make-you-mad/#comment-19 Great posting. I've come to the conclusion that if ignorance is bliss, that knowledge therefore must be discontent. I'm excited to see the film; any chance of getting a local screening in New Hampshire? --Jeremy Great posting. I’ve come to the conclusion that if ignorance is bliss, that knowledge therefore must be discontent.

I’m excited to see the film; any chance of getting a local screening in New Hampshire?

–Jeremy

]]> By: Ian http://www.whatawaytogomovie.com/2007/03/23/the-truth-shall-make-you-mad/#comment-20 Ian Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:43:56 +0000 http://www.whatawaytogomovie.com/2007/03/23/the-truth-shall-make-you-mad/#comment-20 It's the biggest soapbox you could find- even if it is a flawed and mediated medium. I have the frustrating urge to scream these same things so the world will hear, the same frustration that led Teddy K. to start blowing people up... Sadly, the mass of humanity will refuse to take notice until it is too late, and in fact it may already be. Our species is as vulnerable to the future die-offs as any, and there is now no avoiding enormous loss of terrestrial life. Good Luck. It’s the biggest soapbox you could find- even if it is a flawed and mediated medium. I have the frustrating urge to scream these same things so the world will hear, the same frustration that led Teddy K. to start blowing people up…
Sadly, the mass of humanity will refuse to take notice until it is too late, and in fact it may already be. Our species is as vulnerable to the future die-offs as any, and there is now no avoiding enormous loss of terrestrial life.

Good Luck.

]]> By: Stan http://www.whatawaytogomovie.com/2007/03/23/the-truth-shall-make-you-mad/#comment-21 Stan Sun, 01 Apr 2007 22:21:57 +0000 http://www.whatawaytogomovie.com/2007/03/23/the-truth-shall-make-you-mad/#comment-21 I am in New Zealand.I have been trying to tell people the truth about the future of this world for 4 years now.I gave a public talk on Peak Oil and the future of this system.I was constantly interrupted during my talk by people wanting a solution or way out so that they could continue to engage in acts of tokenism, like recycling their household plastics and cardboard whilst still engaged in massive consumerism. They did not accept my view that by 2012 the lights will have gone out and without electricity the global economy with large mega cities as we now have all over the world will come to a crashing halt. Greenland is melting 10 times faster in 2006 than it was in 1996. When ice comes in contact with water it melts and the greater the area that comes in contact with water the faster the rate of melt. It increases melting by an order of magnitude that my simple little mind cannot even comprehend. My feeling is that by 2015 or thereabouts, Greenlands rate of melt will be affecting the ocean levels in our world. This may be our only hope. Total collapse of civilisation. I hope that my words are helpful in letting you know that there are many others in this world that feel your pain and anguish. People like you are the only hope for this world. Remain steadfast and true. I am in New Zealand.I have been trying to tell people the truth about the future of this world for 4 years now.I gave a public talk on Peak Oil and the future of this system.I was constantly interrupted during my talk by people wanting a solution or way out so that they could continue to engage in acts of tokenism, like recycling their household plastics and cardboard whilst still engaged in massive consumerism. They did not accept my view that by 2012 the lights will have gone out and without electricity the global economy with large mega cities as we now have all over the world will come to a crashing halt. Greenland is melting 10 times faster in 2006 than it was in 1996. When ice comes in contact with water it melts and the greater the area that comes in contact with water the faster the rate of melt. It increases melting by an order of magnitude that my simple little mind cannot even comprehend. My feeling is that by 2015 or thereabouts, Greenlands rate of melt will be affecting the ocean levels in our world. This may be our only hope. Total collapse of civilisation. I hope that my words are helpful in letting you know that there are many others in this world that feel your pain and anguish. People like you are the only hope for this world. Remain steadfast and true.

]]> By: Cindy http://www.whatawaytogomovie.com/2007/03/23/the-truth-shall-make-you-mad/#comment-22 Cindy Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:52:33 +0000 http://www.whatawaytogomovie.com/2007/03/23/the-truth-shall-make-you-mad/#comment-22 I am always grateful to hear other people express what I've been feeling. We are not alone, and we are a growing number. As Paul Hawken says, we are the immune response of the planet, waking up. It is important that our voices be shared and heard, that we connect. People don' t change until the pain of not changing becomes greater than perceived pain of changing. This is hopeful, because pain and pressure will be applied to humanity like never before, and people will be motivated to undertake real change. I've been suggesting that we need a "12 step program" for the addicts of unsustainable civilization. As least some of us have taken the first step, ackowledging our addiction. The next step is finding the others our there who, like us, have taken this step, gotten ride of the blinders. I believe the path will make itself known, but this connection is critical. And as of today, you and I are connected, along with others who have read your powerful words. I am always grateful to hear other people express what I’ve been feeling. We are not alone, and we are a growing number. As Paul Hawken says, we are the immune response of the planet, waking up. It is important that our voices be shared and heard, that we connect. People don’ t change until the pain of not changing becomes greater than perceived pain of changing. This is hopeful, because pain and pressure will be applied to humanity like never before, and people will be motivated to undertake real change. I’ve been suggesting that we need a “12 step program” for the addicts of unsustainable civilization. As least some of us have taken the first step, ackowledging our addiction. The next step is finding the others our there who, like us, have taken this step, gotten ride of the blinders. I believe the path will make itself known, but this connection is critical. And as of today, you and I are connected, along with others who have read your powerful words.

]]> By: Ted Howard http://www.whatawaytogomovie.com/2007/03/23/the-truth-shall-make-you-mad/#comment-112 Ted Howard Sat, 21 Apr 2007 08:34:54 +0000 http://www.whatawaytogomovie.com/2007/03/23/the-truth-shall-make-you-mad/#comment-112 Hey Sally So nice to "hear" your thoughts here. Like Stan, I'm in New Zealand as you know, and up against the same old, same old....either denial or give us a solution that will allow business as usual.....we are sooooo fucked, and life is good. Been down to Oamaru last weekend for a Peak Oil & Climate change workshop. When I got there I was told I was "to blame" for it. I sent them copies of docos and books and articles about 4 years ago and they garbed it and ran with it. You never know where your attempts at activism will go. I was deeply honoured that they'd picked up the ball and were running with it.... Thank you Sally for all your work with Tim, and what you're trying to do. There are folks now all over the planet who want to honour you for what you're doing, and we're keen to share the doco when it comes out.... Kia Kaha! (stand strong!) Regards Ted Nelson, NZ ps Stan you may want to contact me : kitesfun "at" ihug.co.nz Hey Sally
So nice to “hear” your thoughts here.
Like Stan, I’m in New Zealand as you know, and up against the same old, same old….either denial or give us a solution that will allow business as usual…..we are sooooo fucked, and life is good.

Been down to Oamaru last weekend for a Peak Oil & Climate change workshop. When I got there I was told I was “to blame” for it. I sent them copies of docos and books and articles about 4 years ago and they garbed it and ran with it. You never know where your attempts at activism will go. I was deeply honoured that they’d picked up the ball and were running with it….
Thank you Sally for all your work with Tim, and what you’re trying to do.
There are folks now all over the planet who want to honour you for what you’re doing, and we’re keen to share the doco when it comes out….

Kia Kaha! (stand strong!)

Regards
Ted
Nelson, NZ

ps Stan you may want to contact me
: kitesfun “at” ihug.co.nz

]]> By: Dan Hanosh http://www.whatawaytogomovie.com/2007/03/23/the-truth-shall-make-you-mad/#comment-361 Dan Hanosh Thu, 03 May 2007 04:28:09 +0000 http://www.whatawaytogomovie.com/2007/03/23/the-truth-shall-make-you-mad/#comment-361 Sally I agree with most everything . . . Our problem in the states, I believe comes from a culture of money worship, until we understand that there is a cause and effect for everything we do, things just aren't going to change . . . Seriously, people just don't give a damn. At some point we need to look at ourselve before we judge and then we just might find a reason to solve all our natural problems and all the others. Dan Hanosh <a href="dreams-are-yours-to-share.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Dreams are yours to share</a> Sally

I agree with most everything . . . Our problem in the states, I believe comes from a culture of money worship, until we understand that there is a cause and effect for everything we do, things just aren’t going to change . . . Seriously, people just don’t give a damn. At some point we need to look at ourselve before we judge and then we just might find a reason to solve all our natural problems and all the others.

Dan Hanosh
Dreams are yours to share

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