[Pil-pc-oceania] Pil-pc-oceania Digest, Vol 13, Issue 21Response to Robyn

[Janet Millington]

Hi Robyn, 
I see your point and a certificate would be wonderful as there are so many
amazing projects to honour.  Thanks for that perspective it has certainly
changed my mind to a point.  I think there will have to be lots and lots of
them not just a few.  As our work proliferates and as our front line extends
we really need to value all the good work.  

Your comment on the exceptional work of those overseas is a good one.  We
had Steve Cran here at PcNoosa last week and his work is just magnificent
and so amazing and he even had the most wonderful glow that seems to come
from those who are committed to and who have done good work.  In cases suck
as Steve's maybe a medal is in order.  His work on behalf of our Earth and
humanity is exceptional.  And there must be others, and many of them.

It is hard to compare that to the early steps of folk who one day will do
that sort of work and hopefully even more, so then maybe we can consider
certificates and medals as well as lots of big smiles and resources to
share.

On the Australasia  point.  I am sure the Sydney convenors are including NZ
and if there are others in Asia you can think of I am sure if you contact
APC9 convenors they will try to include any that are suggested.  Really the
planning for this has been going on for years now and input has been sought
from the very beginning.

There are always going to be things that are done in one convergence and not
in another and I guess that those who are disappointed in aspects of this
convergence should point out the shortfall and then be prepared to have a go
at running one that models their view and expectations.  But I am almost
certain that there won't ever be a convergence that pleases all of the
people all of the time.

Now there's a reason to hand out medals if ever there was one.  So much
inspiration and energy comes out of each convergence and the ripples of the
learning and connections have far reaching effects in the movement and its
work in the world that the instigators should get recognition.

You held a great one in Nimbin in 97 Robyn and it has had direct results in
the work on the Sunshine Coast and I especially remember Pat Dare and that
fabulous international conference in Perth and how that effected us here and
what we have gone on to do.  Now that woman deserves a medal.  And same goes
for Melbourne and Adelaide....all great, all different.  

We could get so busy congratulating ourselves that we have no energy for our
work.  Or would the congratulations give energy?  If we say "yes" to that
then we need to get on with methods of recognizing this work as we all need
all the energy we can get.

It is all too much for me so I am packing my smiles and resources and hope
to see you all in Sydney next month.  But I am happy to support the further
exploration of certificates and even medals if enough of us think that would
progress good projects.
Best regards
Janet