Hands Across the Sand
I really wanted to write a post as soon as I got home from this event yesterday. Instead I got swept up into going to my favorite Chinese restaurant, watching the U.S. play for the World Cup, eating amazing spaghetti dinner, and watching The Count of Monte Christo for the first time (amazing!). I suppose it’s a fair trade off though 
. I would have liked to get those initial feelings of goodness out into words, but I did take them with me throughout my lovely day.
The “Hands Across the Sand” event was truly a great event to be apart of. Andrew and I woke up early to prepare for our trip to New Smryna Beach and it couldn’t have been more beautiful outside. Hot, but beautiful. We decided to check out a part of the town we had never been to and stumbled upon an awesome city park along the beach. There were pavilions with the most spectacular views of the ocean and people all around enjoying each other’s company. We ate our packed lunch at one of these said pavilions and made our way to a restaurant where the participants were to meet.
As we were walking on the beach I became aware that it felt like it was about hundred and ten degrees out with NO wind and LOTS of humidity. No exaggeration! So we got to where we were suppose to be and it took us about ten minutes or so to find the people we were looking for. I felt like I was walking across the Sahara the entire time! We signed a petition, introduced ourselves, and got to walking around and talking with others who would be participating (after we found a safe haven of shade for a few minutes).
The coordinators began to direct people in position about ten minutes before we were to all be holding hands in a line. Now, you wouldn’t think holding hands in a straight line would be considered a difficult task for a group of adults, but you would be wrong. It took about fifteen minutes to get the line not all bunched up and broken and it seemed as though once we got it down, we looked around to find it was all over. In an instant, everyone went back to where they came from and the beach was scattered with people in the water, playing games, and laying out on their beach towels. You would have never guessed that only a few minutes before there was such a gathering as the Hands Across the Sand. It was pretty incredible.
Afterwards we spoke with more people who came out to support the message and they couldn’t be more inspiring. I always find great motivation talking to people who truly care and simply want to see our government do the same. It reminds me that the majority of the people in my country don’t agree with how our government is functioning. We don’t support their slow moving tactics to keep us from finding other energy sources. Having that knowledge of unity makes you feel so connected to everyone~ and that is a GREAT feeling. I definitely look forward to participating in the Hands Across the Sand event again and can’t wait to see how much it will grow by the next one.
In the meantime we do what we can to individually make a difference. Then those individual steps turn into a huge movement. Then great change will happen 
Thank you for reading and thank you for caring.
~Kristie
Stay tuned for video footage and photos from this awesome event!
By Wilma Ham, June 27, 2010 @ 10:20 pm
Oh Kristie, what you say here is so true; “n the meantime we do what we can to individually make a difference. Then those individual steps turn into a huge movement. Then great change will happen.”
It is so important that we do NOT underestimate every little gesture we make to show the whole of existence that we are serious about change. The same with us, the biggest impact is made when a stranger is helpful when we need assistance. It is at the level of our daily life, where we walk the talk that we show the universe we are serious and that they are supported.
It is so lovely to see you take change serious. Much love to you and Andrew, xox Wilma
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Kristie Reply:
June 29th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Thanks Wilma, much love back to you as well!
I totally agree it is the day to day that will count the most. We must start changing our ways, even if they are small ones, or else we are going be living in a pretty ugly place. We must stand up for our natural lands and planet because it deserves it more than anything in the world.
I’m so glad there are so many people who are catching onto this and realizing that NOW we are forced to make decisions and actions that will help the future health of our planet and the people and creatures that live on it.
Thanks Wilma
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By Tess The Bold Life, June 28, 2010 @ 9:25 pm
Kristie,
Good for you for doing what you believe in! You’re on the cutting edge of your generation. It’s wonderful to know you. I appreciate everything you do.
Thanks for your comment about the oil spill. I’m glad I had a part in taking you to a new understanding. xo
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Kristie Reply:
June 29th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
You had a HUGE part in it, Tess. I am trying to act out of love, instead of out of fear or anger. It is hard sometimes, but I know it’s the right thing and the only helpful thing to do.
It’s because of great role models I have, like you and Wilma, that allow me to think outside the box and live in a different way.
I cannot thank you enough.
Kristie
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