I'll get off my butt if you get off yours

But I'll get off my butt either way, I just hope you join me.

I am not a hippie (I do study business afterall), but when I think of all the problems in the world I become overwhelmed and frustrated. I know that I will need to do something in my future career whether through volunteering or running a nonprofit. But what about now? I encourage everyone to do something (but not everything - otherwise you'll experience what many in the nonprofit experiences - burnout). Start today.

I've been reading Notes from Canada's Young Activists and am only halfway through it but have come to the conclusion that everyone needs to read it and become aware of our potential as Canadians. An inspiration to make people think - wholly crap, I CAN change the world.

Here are a couple of interesting links (I've only read halfway through the book):

1. The Otesha Project challenges us to change our consumption behaviours to ensure sustainability - for example - when drinking coffee - is it fair trade coffee? Is it in a reusable cup? Did you drive or walk to purchase the coffee?

2. If I was an engineer I would participate in Engineers without Borders. They provide sustainable solutions to underdeveloped countries. They focus on long term instead of giving short term solutions.

3. Framework Foundation combines my love for the arts and gives back to the community through an innovative timeraiser event.

These are stories upon stories of ordinary Canadians who decided to do extra-ordinary things - read the book - it will open your eyes.