Full Circle Associates

For some time zones it is not too late to send a love note to the planet. Check out Planetfesto. Here is what it is about in their words:

We're all frustrated by the idea that as the health of the planet spirals downward, we have to sit and wait to see if business and government will do anything about it. And will they will do enough and fast enough?

Well, what if we didn't have to wait? And further what if we believe this: individuals matter. Since the problem afflicts us all--and all of our children--the conclusion is obvious. Let's lead this one ourselves.

So here's our idea:
Use the power of the internet to reach out to individuals in every country and to rally them around the idea of embracing the changes needed to heal the planet. Together let's build a ribbon on the internet that's long enough to wrap around the entire earth-a gesture that's big enough, and crazy enough, that there's a chance it just might work. We each create a panel 6" (15 cm.) square made of a photo or drawing of what we love most about this planet, a statement of why we love it, and at least one thing we can do to help the planet's health. You can do it in as little as three minutes and it's fun and easy.

Our manifesto:
Individuals, waiting for no one else's leadership, standing up for what they believe, can change the world. Hence it's called PlanetFesto. Author Wendell Berry said "What we do not love, we will not save." And so we're launching it on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2007.


Why participate?
Well, we'll literally never make it without you. With each panel 6"/15cm, it will take 262, 965,120 of us. A totally insane number (but that's what we like about it.)

But think about the impact if we do all do it. People of every age, every nation.

* It will change the business and political landscape. Movements matter. Numbers matter. And your joining will inspire others to add to the ribbon.
* We can help educate each other on ways to help (it turns out each of us can do a lot)
* Small, individual actions add up to huge benefits for the earth

One result:
Right now huge companies around the world are planning to invest hundreds of billions of dollars on products with no thought to how they affect the environment. They're betting no one will care. Too many politicians are thinking about what's the least change they can get away with. Let's send them a message.

How you join.
When we go live, Feb. 14, you'll be able to do your part of the ribbon. Our working model is up now at www.planetfesto.org. Please help us start in a big way on Valentine's Day and tell your friends about it too. It takes less than three minutes to make and post a panel. We have photos you can use if you haven't got one. Everyone participating on Day One will have a permanent #1 on the corner of their piece of the ribbon. To show you were among those who started it.

Who we are:
This project was put together by a couple in California, along with some friends who think we have an idea. We're convinced about that enough that we've spent the last 10 months putting it together. But without your help, it'll turn out we really don't have an idea at all.

Our promises:
We will never ask you for money, share your name with other groups, try to sell you anything. This is a grassroots movement with no other agenda than to improve the quality of our life on Earth. But we do ask you for one more thing: your help in getting others involved. Everywhere. Soccer teams, bike clubs, places of worship, businesses, schools.

Let's right our wrongs. Let's be superpowers of change. Let's act with the speed of love. Starting now, this very second. Are you with us?

On 2/14 send a love note to the planet at www.planetfesto.org

I added my love note. How about you?