Comments for The ARC Blog http://www.arcinstitute.net/blog to help raise awareness of those who make a positive impact on society Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:04:07 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Investing In Sustainability During An Economic Crisis by Nicole http://www.arcinstitute.net/blog/2008/12/09/investing-in-sustainability-during-an-economic-crisis/comment-page-1/#comment-714 Nicole Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:46:01 +0000 http://www.arcinstitute.net/blog/?p=186#comment-714 Steve - Great to see that you are still fighting the good fight. I, of course, would still argue that "sustainable business as usual" would simply slow the decline, but it is good to see that our flawed economic institutions have received a wake-up call. Perhaps someone should realize that a "bailout" shouldn't simply restore the economy to its former "glory", but offer an opportunity to restructure it sustainably in both economic and environmental terms. It's good to remember that the books can be rebalanced indefinitely, but the environment cannot. Ecologically yours, Nicole H Steve -
Great to see that you are still fighting the good fight. I, of course, would still argue that “sustainable business as usual” would simply slow the decline, but it is good to see that our flawed economic institutions have received a wake-up call. Perhaps someone should realize that a “bailout” shouldn’t simply restore the economy to its former “glory”, but offer an opportunity to restructure it sustainably in both economic and environmental terms. It’s good to remember that the books can be rebalanced indefinitely, but the environment cannot.
Ecologically yours,
Nicole H

]]> Comment on Investing In Sustainability During An Economic Crisis by Jungsun Choi http://www.arcinstitute.net/blog/2008/12/09/investing-in-sustainability-during-an-economic-crisis/comment-page-1/#comment-702 Jungsun Choi Fri, 12 Dec 2008 02:42:33 +0000 http://www.arcinstitute.net/blog/?p=186#comment-702 Dear Steven Great to see your work on the world news... Very Inspiring and insightful... Yes, this hard time which we are dealing with isn't just one reason of economic problem... The real reason we have been forgot about our nature too long, We always thought natural will be there forever but if we don't take care of and respect, natural gets demage... I'm trying to live better way of life, my frist step was become a vegeterian wasn't easy at the first step but gave me more chance to think about me, people around me and the world which need to care... Well, this is great to hear your inspire thoughts... Hope you are contiune doing this... Great, great, great.... Looking forward to hearing from you again... LOL JS Dear Steven

Great to see your work on the world news… Very Inspiring and insightful…
Yes, this hard time which we are dealing with isn’t just one reason of economic problem… The real reason we have been forgot about our nature too long, We always thought natural will be there forever but if we don’t take care of and respect, natural gets demage…

I’m trying to live better way of life, my frist step was become a vegeterian wasn’t easy at the first step but gave me more chance to think about me, people around me and the world which need to care…

Well, this is great to hear your inspire thoughts… Hope you are contiune doing this… Great, great, great….
Looking forward to hearing from you again…

LOL JS

]]> Comment on ARC Intern Thrown Into Action At Molson by Angela Young http://www.arcinstitute.net/blog/2008/12/06/arc-intern-thrown-into-action-at-molson/comment-page-1/#comment-701 Angela Young Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:42:56 +0000 http://www.arcinstitute.net/blog/?p=171#comment-701 I would suggest you get a coat with a gazillion pockets like Billie. I thought your blog was hillllarious. Talk about baptism by fire. Sounds like Billie and his crew put you to the test and you totally rose to the occassion. After all, you are so frickin tall- it's like you were made to hold the boom! Congrats. I would suggest you get a coat with a gazillion pockets like Billie. I thought your blog was hillllarious. Talk about baptism by fire. Sounds like Billie and his crew put you to the test and you totally rose to the occassion. After all, you are so frickin tall- it’s like you were made to hold the boom! Congrats.

]]> Comment on ARC Intern Thrown Into Action At Molson by Ferg Devins http://www.arcinstitute.net/blog/2008/12/06/arc-intern-thrown-into-action-at-molson/comment-page-1/#comment-700 Ferg Devins Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:00:28 +0000 http://www.arcinstitute.net/blog/?p=171#comment-700 Alyssa...welcome to the wonderful world of collaboration and good intentions...thats what its like when you get hooked up with great individuals in the persons of Mary Donohue and Billie Mintz. I just know that youa re going to experience some unbelievable learning as you continue to engage and experience the projects that Billie and his team have taken on...and all in the name of doing good things in our society. I look forward to seeing you on one of your visits to Molson (disclosure...Molson is supporting the Message in the bottle film project). Best wishes for great success and learning...and welcome ! Alyssa…welcome to the wonderful world of collaboration and good intentions…thats what its like when you get hooked up with great individuals in the persons of Mary Donohue and Billie Mintz. I just know that youa re going to experience some unbelievable learning as you continue to engage and experience the projects that Billie and his team have taken on…and all in the name of doing good things in our society. I look forward to seeing you on one of your visits to Molson (disclosure…Molson is supporting the Message in the bottle film project). Best wishes for great success and learning…and welcome !

]]> Comment on ARC revisits McConnell Foundation by Heidi Barrett http://www.arcinstitute.net/blog/2008/12/02/arc-revisits-mcconnell-foundation/comment-page-1/#comment-699 Heidi Barrett Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:55:40 +0000 http://www.arcinstitute.net/blog/?p=161#comment-699 i love your ability to reach out to people and help them. you are so inspiring to me bill. maybe one day i will be able to make an impact on the world as you do : ) keep doing what you're doing!!!! i love your ability to reach out to people and help them. you are so inspiring to me bill. maybe one day i will be able to make an impact on the world as you do : )
keep doing what you’re doing!!!!

]]> Comment on ARC revisits McConnell Foundation by Jennifer Grant http://www.arcinstitute.net/blog/2008/12/02/arc-revisits-mcconnell-foundation/comment-page-1/#comment-698 Jennifer Grant Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:56:45 +0000 http://www.arcinstitute.net/blog/?p=161#comment-698 Inspiring Billie. You are physically and emotionally changing the course ahead for all of us. It takes a great deal of thought and positive momentum to step into real change. It's a place of insecurity and vulnerability and also of greatness - in the most humble of terms. Never stop shining the light on the path ahead. You have come so far and I celebrate the tales you share and the people you collect together in this journey of meaningful change. Inspiring Billie. You are physically and emotionally changing the course ahead for all of us. It takes a great deal of thought and positive momentum to step into real change. It’s a place of insecurity and vulnerability and also of greatness - in the most humble of terms. Never stop shining the light on the path ahead. You have come so far and I celebrate the tales you share and the people you collect together in this journey of meaningful change.

]]> Comment on ARC revisits McConnell Foundation by Jonathan Kellett http://www.arcinstitute.net/blog/2008/12/02/arc-revisits-mcconnell-foundation/comment-page-1/#comment-697 Jonathan Kellett Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:26:56 +0000 http://www.arcinstitute.net/blog/?p=161#comment-697 Billie, 'ARC Revisits McConnell' actually gave me chills. We've (Alayna and myself) had so many instances of fortuitously connecting with like-minded people that it really is ridiculous. I think we're all players in this story, and everybody's got their roles. From our perspective, we see the human body as a microcosm for the planet - those who pollute their body with no thought to the future are likely to be the same ones polluting the planet, with no thought to the future (see one Richard Cheney, working on heart attack #5, for proof). The 'this body/planet is mine and it's here for me to exploit for all it's worth' mentality is on the way out. Our generation cannot let it stand. There is a direct correlation between healthy minds, bodies, and consciousness. That, we believe, is our role; speaking out about that correlation, and getting young people to take responsibility for their own bodies and minds. Change starts with the individual, and getting your mind/body healthy will radiate out into the world like ripples on a pond. I sincerely look forward to seeing where you and ARC go next, Billie. Alayna and I have tremendous respect for you and your vision, and if there's anything we can do to support, please don't hesitate to ask. Keep up the incredible momentum - we all could use more people like you! Billie,

‘ARC Revisits McConnell’ actually gave me chills. We’ve (Alayna and myself) had so many instances of fortuitously connecting with like-minded people that it really is ridiculous. I think we’re all players in this story, and everybody’s got their roles. From our perspective, we see the human body as a microcosm for the planet - those who pollute their body with no thought to the future are likely to be the same ones polluting the planet, with no thought to the future (see one Richard Cheney, working on heart attack #5, for proof). The ‘this body/planet is mine and it’s here for me to exploit for all it’s worth’ mentality is on the way out. Our generation cannot let it stand. There is a direct correlation between healthy minds, bodies, and consciousness. That, we believe, is our role; speaking out about that correlation, and getting young people to take responsibility for their own bodies and minds. Change starts with the individual, and getting your mind/body healthy will radiate out into the world like ripples on a pond.

I sincerely look forward to seeing where you and ARC go next, Billie. Alayna and I have tremendous respect for you and your vision, and if there’s anything we can do to support, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Keep up the incredible momentum - we all could use more people like you!

]]> Comment on ARC revisits McConnell Foundation by Susan McLellan http://www.arcinstitute.net/blog/2008/12/02/arc-revisits-mcconnell-foundation/comment-page-1/#comment-696 Susan McLellan Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:03:57 +0000 http://www.arcinstitute.net/blog/?p=161#comment-696 Billie, you are doing what your heart has been singing about for years, the only difference is that now, you have the words. You took the heart of my life and put it on screen, you took the spirit of my child and brought it to life. As I sit here and write this, my life again as you know has been giving another chalenge, to live without the keeper of my heart, my husband.My house now empty, my heart without music and now who am I, as i struggle to make sense of this world around me, a neighbour who still has us not opening the centre, families needing our resources a community who has supported us, the price, my son's life, my husbands life, endless nights not sleeping, tears to fill an ocean and enough questions about life and the " Me" Billie, you are doing what your heart has been singing about for years, the only difference is that now, you have the words. You took the heart of my life and put it on screen, you took the spirit of my child and brought it to life. As I sit here and write this, my life again as you know has been giving another chalenge, to live without the keeper of my heart, my husband.My house now empty, my heart without music and now who am I, as i struggle to make sense of this world around me, a neighbour who still has us not opening the centre, families needing our resources a community who has supported us, the price, my son’s life, my husbands life, endless nights not sleeping, tears to fill an ocean and enough questions about life and the ” Me”

]]> Comment on ARC revisits McConnell Foundation by Lissa Boles http://www.arcinstitute.net/blog/2008/12/02/arc-revisits-mcconnell-foundation/comment-page-1/#comment-695 Lissa Boles Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:23:59 +0000 http://www.arcinstitute.net/blog/?p=161#comment-695 I had no idea - and I'm THRILLED for you! It's a pretty wild moment when everything you've envisioned, sacrificed and held on for (through crisis of faith and focus) start becoming real, huh? Cheering for you... I had no idea - and I’m THRILLED for you!

It’s a pretty wild moment when everything you’ve envisioned, sacrificed and held on for (through crisis of faith and focus) start becoming real, huh?

Cheering for you…

]]> Comment on We Are Not Alone… by Lissa Boles http://www.arcinstitute.net/blog/2008/05/28/we-are-not-alone/comment-page-1/#comment-694 Lissa Boles Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:14:56 +0000 http://www.arcinstitute.net/blog/?p=4#comment-694 My friend, you are NEVER alone: there's a bunkie on Lake Huron with your name on it. And I deeply respect and appreciate the courage and steadfastness that kept you on the path through those dark times. Sounds trite - I know - but its only when you have that you come to know how devoted to your life's vision and purpose you really are. And knowing that's priceless. My friend, you are NEVER alone: there’s a bunkie on Lake Huron with your name on it.

And I deeply respect and appreciate the courage and steadfastness that kept you on the path through those dark times. Sounds trite - I know - but its only when you have that you come to know how devoted to your life’s vision and purpose you really are. And knowing that’s priceless.

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