Dear Colin Beavan,
I just watched your documentary — No Impact Man. My daughter joined me and wow – we LOVED it.
I was actually quite taken by this film. Seriously well done. Very understated, grass roots, yet provocative and the message was so powerful. I was left with such happiness for you. don’t know how else to say it.
I met you mid-year of your project via your blog. I personally was brand new to blogging, new to those who were “way” greener than I and I admit that I was a little taken back by the ambition of your project. I didn’t get it at first. I stayed loyal to your feed watching all of this unfold , actually your blog was one of the first that I ever subscribed to!!
Lots of impact for me, this story of yours.
When I think of what comes along with fame, what follows those who march a little differently than the rest and what is probably my strongest feeling about you is how gracious you are. Over and over you have found a way to rise above the nasty things people can feel and say. I watched this on your blog and experienced this in your documentary. It doesn’t mean you don’t get mad or frustrated. It’s just the way you choose to handle things. With grace.
I was ever so struck with the multiple layers of choice. Phases of the project. Wow. Questioning and wondering along the way. The deeper the project, how impossible things sometimes seemed to be, especially in the framework of the city of New York. I adored the contrast of your desires and those of your darling Michelle. I was deeply touched by her willingness to support you and her discoveries along the way. If she had been as “crunchy” as you, the story would have been lovely, but having Michelle be like so many and experiencing her insights was pretty darn remarkable.
I want to thank you. Thank you for your inspiration, for sharing your family so intimately. Thank you for being real, curious and brave. It takes courage to do what you do. Most of all thanks for your optimistic example and message.
