I'm not graduating (I did that for the 2nd time back in 2005), but after reading this powerful post I am (re)commencing the work I do on clean energy and building decarbonization policy in Utah. Thank you for sharing your perspective and wisdom!
What the h is wrong with carbon?? No one can explained that. We are carbon beings. Trees and plants give off carbon dioxide and then reabsorb it There are so many other noxious gases in atmosphere that need addressing not the ones from humans and trees Don’t you see the agenda here?
I'm not a graduate. I'm 59 yrs old, and sometimes feel that I'm too late to make a difference in this world in a meaningful way. Your words are so inspiring and I will hold them close to my heart going forward from today. Thank you ❤️
Inspiring! I’m a 62 year old grandma, currently rolled in an on-line course at Bennington College on Plastics and Human Health. My intention is to advocate and work for the elimination of single use plastic. We can all make a difference no matter how old we are, but we sure do need young voices and energy to pick up the torch.
Hey there. Not at all. Blame a system of patriarchy, understand what it is, understand how so many women are complacent with it, and the wonderful consequences for everyone if we move beyond it. Please read my posts or upcoming book if interested. susancoleman.substack.com
I’ve worked under some evil power hungry women. Women bosses can be the worst! I remember classified ads men / women. I remember all the manager jobs were men and all the women’s managerial jobs were administrative secretary or assistant manager. I remember being asked if I intended to get pregnant. I remember all the patriarchal ridiculousness but I experienced worse working conditions under women inflexible power hungry rigid angry women esp if they were DEI
Women, when entrenched in the power of and hungry for the fruits of patriarchy, are the absolute worst. Power hungry, inflexible and rigid are the cornerstones of this, imho.
We need to do everything we can to unleash the problem solvers! This age feels like one of constraint. What if we could make important structural changes that would unburden ordinary Americans AND free up the resources and space to enable and support the problem solvers. Imagine the world we could build!
Ayana, I am an octogenarian, author of cli-fi for upper elementary and middle grade readers, your commencement speech motivates me to keep writing in the hope of inspiring the next generation of wise conversationists to protect and heal the Earth. Clairedatnow.com
I'm not graduating (I did that for the 2nd time back in 2005), but after reading this powerful post I am (re)commencing the work I do on clean energy and building decarbonization policy in Utah. Thank you for sharing your perspective and wisdom!
Wow, that’s such important work. Cheering you on!
What the h is wrong with carbon?? No one can explained that. We are carbon beings. Trees and plants give off carbon dioxide and then reabsorb it There are so many other noxious gases in atmosphere that need addressing not the ones from humans and trees Don’t you see the agenda here?
I'm not a graduate. I'm 59 yrs old, and sometimes feel that I'm too late to make a difference in this world in a meaningful way. Your words are so inspiring and I will hold them close to my heart going forward from today. Thank you ❤️
You are absolutely not too late. Thank you for reading 💛
Best commencement speech ever. It’s like you took the words right out of my heart.
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Inspiring! I’m a 62 year old grandma, currently rolled in an on-line course at Bennington College on Plastics and Human Health. My intention is to advocate and work for the elimination of single use plastic. We can all make a difference no matter how old we are, but we sure do need young voices and energy to pick up the torch.
And this means dismantling patriarchy, as it and the extractive economy are inextricably linked.
Oh my gosh. Blame men for everything
Hey there. Not at all. Blame a system of patriarchy, understand what it is, understand how so many women are complacent with it, and the wonderful consequences for everyone if we move beyond it. Please read my posts or upcoming book if interested. susancoleman.substack.com
I’ve worked under some evil power hungry women. Women bosses can be the worst! I remember classified ads men / women. I remember all the manager jobs were men and all the women’s managerial jobs were administrative secretary or assistant manager. I remember being asked if I intended to get pregnant. I remember all the patriarchal ridiculousness but I experienced worse working conditions under women inflexible power hungry rigid angry women esp if they were DEI
Women, when entrenched in the power of and hungry for the fruits of patriarchy, are the absolute worst. Power hungry, inflexible and rigid are the cornerstones of this, imho.
Like Clarence Thomas….same idea. Aunt tomasinas
beautifully said, thank you.
We need to do everything we can to unleash the problem solvers! This age feels like one of constraint. What if we could make important structural changes that would unburden ordinary Americans AND free up the resources and space to enable and support the problem solvers. Imagine the world we could build!
Beautiful
Your blend of truth and inspiration are just right. Thanks for the wonderful work you do.
This is lovely. And meaningful. I’m glad I found it.
Love this so much, thanks for sharing. Also we have a lot of shared colleagues at Patagonia :)
Ayana, I am an octogenarian, author of cli-fi for upper elementary and middle grade readers, your commencement speech motivates me to keep writing in the hope of inspiring the next generation of wise conversationists to protect and heal the Earth. Clairedatnow.com
BAD SOVEREIGNTY, perhaps the main cause of global warming.
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COP-CHICO-MENDES and not COP30. Jorge Partidas A
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