There was a time in my life where I was shut off from my feelings. And, at one point, I decided that to care is my connection – that it’s my power – and I would never shut off those feelings again. I had to witness the devastation of a forest – a forest that I love – day after day, all around me. I believe that to have the courage to care in the world today is the most profound act a person can have. I want us to stop living in a world where it’s not cool to care. I want to live in a world where care is something we honor in each other, that we care about this world. You too have the courage to care. And the world needs you to be the leader too.
Recorded by Sounds True, at a college campus, 2002.
When you know, how can you NOT care?☺