An open letter regarding #OWS

An open letter regarding #OWS

Lots of different kinds of people make up most Occupy encampments. Grandparents worried about the future prospects and college kids worried about the future too. Anarchists and Atheists and Preachers and Teachers. It takes all kinds...

I've visited a few of the sites and one type of person that they have in common, that also kind of stands out is the "homeless person". They are usually quiet and clean and very helpful. We like to make some noise and attract attention, we want to change "things". They have had enough attention, thank you. Attention usually means trouble and they have enough of that already.

We heard some grumblings coming from our site. Stuff that made us uncomfortable. We were concerned enough that a bunch of us (weekend worriers) went to the Wed. night committee meeting and assembly to see what was up. We heard that they were organizing. They were voting and somehow got the idea that they had rights. They even dared to suggest that it was unfair that some of the people were controlling all the money and power and marginalizing other people.

We heard right. It was the most inspiring thing I have ever seen since I've gotten involved with the Occupy Movement. I've seen the 1% take notice and begin to take steps in the right direction. Some steps were small like the 5$ BoA fee thing. Some were pretty big, like the Indian software company that just contributed 2 billion dollars to an education fund for the poor. Real change starts where it counts though. When the downtrodden begin to realize that they can make change in their world. It should inspire all of us to do what we can.

My take-away from this lesson is - If you want to fix the world, start with your own world. Change begins within. Real improvement is not only possible, but with faith and perseverance, it is inevitable.
Reverend Theo