Ann DesJardien's Page

Do you believe we're now in a global emergency?

Yes

What does climate change mean to you?

A desperate need to realize how we have used the earth's resources to the detriment of the balance of nature and to learn what we must do as individuals, communities, countries to slow down the process and learn to live in the wealth of our earth without compromising a promise for a future sustainability

What does peace mean to you?

No war whether physical or economic; mediation of all conflicts with respect for all positions, cultures, religions in order to find solutions that benefit the majority and do no harm to anyone or our planet

What does community mean to you?

People who participate with each other in organizations or informally to share in thought and actions ways to acknowledge their commonality of purpose; feel connected

What does politics mean to you?

Elected citizens responsible for representing their constituents in creating a society that enables freedom; protects rights and provides for the well being of all citizens

What does money mean to you?

One of the major sources of individual, societal and world conflict. A necessity in living in our world and meeting the needs of people to provide food, shelter, health and safety

What makes you truly happy?

My family and friends; pets; gardening; nature; art and music; travel; reading; sharing and helping others