Awakening the Dreamer

This past Sunday, I attended the Awakening the Dreamer symposium at Power Shift 2009. It was a great experience.

The framework for the symposium was a look at four questions: Where are we? How did we get here? What's possible for the future? Where do we go from here?

These questions were examined with video clips, speakers and individual and group activities and contemplations. It was informative, entertaining and inspiring.

The best aspect for me was the deep sense of connection it gave me with other people who are equally concerned about the state of the planet and equally committed to doing something about it. Usually, I feel like a voice in the wilderness, because the vast majority of the people I know seem barely or not-at-all concerned. And the problems we face are so massive that a lone voice in the wilderness is not enough. It's hard to remain hopeful sometimes. But this symposium left me feeling that I was just one tiny part of a growing and immensely powerful movement. It gave me a tremendous sense of hope and optimism.

I can't recommend it enough!