Getting a Grip

admin May 1st, 2008

The following is adapted from an essay written by Bruce Haynes, a writer and slam poet from South Africa who has become very committed to working for change and Living Democracy. It was originally written as part of an International Essay Contest being held by the Goi Peace Foundation (http://www.goipeace.or.jp/). The contest’s theme is “My project to create positive change in my environment. How can I foster sustainable development in my community?”

Being that Bruce was inspired by Getting a Grip, he sent it to us and we in turn asked his permission to share it with you. We hope you’ll enjoy it.

I’m so excited about life. I’m using my power. I’m using my capacity to act. I’m trusting the process. And I’m loving it.

My name is Bruce Haynes. I’m a recovering stutterer. I’m also a 19-year-young Slam Poet. Goi Peace foundation, are you hearing me? Tokyo, Japan! Are you hearing me? Humanity! Do you hear me? I spent nine months in the UK last year with the purpose of finding out about what was really going on with the climate change situation. I did! I went back to my home country for three months with the intention of finding my voice. I did! My life has become a project to create positive change, and fostering sustainable development will come as a by-product of turning this whole situation upside-down. I believe very strongly that we can do that. I believe strongly that we can co-create positive change. Continue Reading »

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