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9/13/2010 Whole Foods Market, The Streets at Southglenn, Centennial, CO
If you believed you could change the world, what would you want to do?
I want to be more proactive, do more. I volunteer at the local food shelter in downtown Denver with my girlfriend. We also volunteer with Flat Irons Church helping build houses, like Habitat for humanity. There are so many causes, sometimes I don’t know which to choose. I would like some direction. -Tate Price, age 26
I want to take action. I recently raised $600 for someone through a foundation like Make A Wish. I want to make a difference in peoples lives. -Steve O’Neill
9/16/2010 Downtown Denver, CO
What would you like to change or see more of in the world?
“I want people to have more patience with each other. Everyone seems to be in a hurry.” -Don, age 44
“I would love for people to see each others true selves and not be superficial.” -Anonymous
“People doing less arguing and more problem solving. Suggestion: Having one political party instead of two. They might still argue but they might be able to work out solutions in one group and work towards the same goals.” -Aiden C., age 12
“I want to see billboards, signs, ads, etc. to be more colorful, more beautiful and artistic. Want to see art everywhere, confrontational so you can’t avoid it.” -Raby Plank
“I want people to reuse and recycle more. When I as a young girl my grandmother used to take me to the dump and it always bothered me to see all the trash. I make roses out of toilet paper rolls, www.paintbru.sh.” -Teresa Castaneda
“Reduce emissions”. -Anonymous male, Oswego
9/20/2010 Arapahoe Community College
If you believed you could change the world, what would you want to do?
“I want to focus on environmental problems. I am already using canvas bags and recycling which is small scale to me. I want to focus on more large scale aspects of the environment, like cars, hummers, etc. These things are important if we want to keep biodiversity. “I am implementing and getting ideas from Johan Rockstrom, the Swedish scientist and www.Ted.com. I believe the U.S. is too focused on production and consumption. Our government and this focus need to change.” -Elizabeth Thornton, 18 y.o. ACC College student
09/21/2010 Wash Park, Denver, CO
What would you like to change or see more of in the world?
“More moderation, less extremism.” (with regard to bipartisan politics, but then he said later applying it to all aspects of life). -David R.
“Look each other in the eye more.” -Galena R.
“I don’t like people fighting with each other. Instead we should be enjoying what we have.” -Georgine C.
“I wish Israel and her neighboring Arab nations would come to a peaceful solution.” -Anonymous
“I would have more tolerance in the world. We should be more tolerant of change, differences and the planet. Also being respectful of one another. Respectful of life. We should be a lot more like dogs.” -LaTonda B.
“I would like politics to change. Some things they do well. Sometimes they do things wrong.” -Julio
“Inspire parents to try harder.” -Steve
“Reduce the influence of capitalism on our goals, morals…basically on everything.” -Anonymous male
If you could control or script the next thing someone says to you, what would you want them to say?
“Thank you. I think we could say thank you more. We could appreciate each other more.” -Galena R.
9/23/2010 16th Street Mall, downtown Denver
If you could do one thing today to make the world a better place, what would you do?
“People should be more friendly and not just be in a rush.” -Doug K, from Austin, TX, in town on business
“To help out with the victims of the Four Mile Canyon fires in Boulder, CO. Supporting the benefit concerts and giving money to the Red Cross. Focusing more on local issues.” -C.K.
“I would try to be a better person.” -Mack, Voice Newspaper distributor
“Start in your neighborhood, affect the people closest to you first. Then it spreads to everyone. If we just saw God in each and every person. I’ve run into 10 instances in a day when someone is rude to me but then it just takes one nice person to change my attitude.” -Anonymous couple
“Smiles are a universal language.” -Cassie Lopez
“Raise the income tax in Israel % to cover U.S. support there and send it to S. America to help and increase minimum wage to halt immigration out of the country. Get Iran off our back.” -Matthew Sain, 26 y.o., just moved to Denver 3 days ago from Miami
“It takes more energy to ignore someone than to smile at them. Flash a smile of acknowledgement.” -Khrystin Veals
9/29/2010 Koelbel Main Library/ Holly & Orchard
What makes life worth living?
“Family, good health, and a job.” -Anonymous
“Relationships, human connection. Conflict and challenges as well. A sense of community.” -Dick Fullerton
“Small things that make you happy. Interactions with people. Food. Nature.” -Asa
What is your one wish for the world?
“Better stewardship for animals. You don’t own cats and dogs, you’re a steward for them.”
What are you doing towards this wish?
“Once a month my daughter and I used to visit shelters. We also fostered many Cairn Terriers. I don’t do as many things with dogs since I was in the hospital, but as soon as I feel stronger I will do more.” -Chuck
“Stop destroying the world. Reverse the damage that humans have done.”
What are you doing now to help?
“I clean up litter. I plant and water trees for South Suburban Parks.” -Wes
“I want everyone to be kind to each other.” -Nuria
“More equality. People in the U.S. take it for granted. I would also like to see equal opportunities for education and jobs. It’s a matter of chance where you’re born or who your parents are and whether or not they encourage you.”
What could you do?
“I would like to do something with scholarships. I’m wondering if we should do things earlier than later. So many people focus on college, but maybe we need to start sooner, like in elementary school.” -Asa
“I have many wishes. Equal pay for women and men. More education. Less racial discourse. The U.S. needs to rely less on oil.” -Kristen (Mother of Aubrey, the girl who was smelling the flowers.)
“Equality in wealth and representation. Sustainability. All kids in the same education system. Smaller class sizes.” -Greg (Father of Aubrey)
“Stop to smell the flowers” -Aubrey, through her actions on the video clip seen at oneworldheartproject.org
10/06/2010 Pavillions Downtown Denver 16th Street Mall
Who has done a small act of kindness for you and/or what was it? What small act of kindness have you done for someone else? What act of kindness can you do for someone today?
“I went to pay the bill last night and my boss had paid it, when we went out for dinner and I found out he had paid a work bill for me.”
“I just wrote a letter for my daughter’s friend to explain what a rough childhood she had.” ”I could send a couple of thank you cards for my daughter because she is in Germany.” -Denny, female ”A friend lent me his car for 1 weeks because I just had a baby and needed to get to the hospital.” ”I helped someone with his bike getting on the light rail today.” -Josh ”I got hugs from a nurses aide when I was sick as a child and in the hospital that made me decide to be a nurse’s aide.” ”I’ve given people hugs.” She then hugged us!! -Diane, In town for a conference with the Planetree Annual Conference ”My mom.” -Anonymous male ”Talking with my priest.” ”I volunteer and donate time, money and food.” ”To be friendlier.” -Gary MacWhirter ”This weekend a previous co-worker reminded me of the good work I’ve done before I went on an interview.” ”Reconnected with someone who is difficult to be around.” ”Say hello to a street person.” -Chris, from Arizona ”My grandmother opened her heart to everyone, always had people over to her house. She was kind to animals, family, everyone.” ”I’m an RN. I frequently bought clothes and shoes for a patient who didn’t have much.” ”Buy someone a cup of coffee.’ -Lori ”Someone lent me a car when I needed it. I couldn’t take the bus as it was too late at night.” ”I have been helping people who come to the US from Ethiopia, where I am from, and other countries who need help getting settled here. I help them do things. I help with translation, getting a license, etc. I used to get paid as a translator. Now I just volunteer.” -Anonymous male
11/1/2010 Larimer Square, Downtown Denver
What is some life lesson that you have learned that you could share with the world?
“It took me 35 years or so to realize that you can substitute the word God for Nature.” -Joe from Sicily
“To keep an open mind. Before you speak, understand what the other person’s perspective is before making a judgment. Stand in the other person’s shoes.” -Chris
“It’s not what you can do for yourself, but what you can do for others.” -John
“I didn’t go to college until my late 20’s. I have had great mentors. It’s never too late to do anything. Be a mentor to somebody. I volunteered in college with a reading program.” -Sophia W.
“What would you like to change or do-over in your life”?
“Never take up smoking because it is a narcotic. I believe computers and phones have complicated our lives and minds. People are stressed. Kids aren’t using their imaginations. I believe that from the mid 70’s until now, quality of life has gone down. Don’t believe everything you see on TV. People are in a snit about their necessities versus their wants.” The one person you would like to that made a big impact on your life? ”My mother. She was the kind of person who stayed on my case.” Loves the old saying, “Keep it simple sweetheart” KISS -Robert Pruitt, age 74
Who would you like to thank for an act of kindness?
“My husband for being him, by being there and being himself.” -Anonymous female
“Too many people to thank in my life that have supported me, etc. A friend called me perspicacious, and that had a big effect on me and how I think about myself. I felt it inspired me to go back to school. It meant I am able to look at a problem and see the essence, the whole picture.” -Anonymous female
“Thank my parents.” -Kate
12/8/2010 Auraria Campus, Downtown, Denver, CO
Why is volunteering important?
“Volunteering creates mutual benefit, it’s self serving and you’re giving to your community. It creates a sense of community, a better sense of yourself and how you fit into the world. It gives you a sense of importance and purpose.” -Dusty, (Colorado I Have a Dream Foundation. Has volunteered with an immigrant family and Americore).
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