John Denver - A Call To Action

               It’s time to rally.

          ‘Are you still with me?’

Dear Friends,

We presume most of the ‘likes’ to our page have been drawn here because of John’s music, which has touched you in some way and made a difference in your life. John’s music has themes of love and romance, for sure, but it also has themes of the environment, peace, inclusiveness, and harmony, with some humor thrown in to lighten the load. We have featured many of the most prophetic of John’s songs, interviews and speeches here on this page as a way to highlight and remember how steadfastly he worked for all of us, and to inspire people to continue on with this work.

John’s philanthropic work included co-founding The Hunger Project, which is still working to end hunger and have at-risk groups become self-sustaining in all areas of the world. He also co-founded the Windstar Foundation, which “was a connection between you and me. From this connection, we can all find ways to live out of our personal vision and passion for a sustainable future and a world that works for everyone. This connection is very personal and directly impacts the quality of your life. It is also that basis of transformation and new possibilities for humanity.” While this foundation is no longer, there remain many opportunities to get involved.

John was on the board of, or involved in, many other groups which support the causes which related to feelings of bringing people together in the world and safeguarding our environment, such as: · Friends of the Earth, · The Cousteau Society, · The Wilderness Society, · National Space Institute, · Save the Children, · World Wildlife Fund, · Friends for All Children, · The Alaska Coalition, · Nuclear Safeguards, · New Earth Exposition, · The American Indian Heritage, · Simpatico, · Environmental Defense Fund, · Fund for Animals, · Sierra Club, · Environmental Action, · Alaska Wilderness Preservation, - National Wildlife Federation, - Wildlife Conservation Society

In a letter of John’s from 1978, he writes:

“I would really like to invite you to look inside yourselves to find those things that make you unique in the Universe, and to see if you aren’t willing to share yourself, knowing that you can make an incredible contribution to all the life around you.  In this manner, you can direct your energy toward any of these situations, perhaps within the framework of one of these organizations, and really join me in taking individual responsibility for making our world a better place to live and a freer and safer place within which to realize ourselves and our oneness with the Universe.
…. Nothing would please me more than to know that there is an ever-expanding group of individuals who are working together, each in their own way, to improve the quality of life for all of the life here on Spaceship Earth.  That is what the music is about, that is what my life is about, and I rejoice in the opportunity of continuing our relationship in this new way.  I look forward to hearing from any of you about your thoughts and willingness to participate, and I will reiterate how very much your support and love has meant to me.  I love you all, and send you my best wishes for health and happiness for the coming year. Peace, John” 

Given the recent turn of events in the political landscape of the United States, it has become apparent that we have much to do to make sure the programs that are in place remain in place, and to further the work to help in our country and indeed, the rest of the world, so that everyone is treated fairly and so that our environment and our food supplies are protected, as well as insisting on peaceful relations with all countries.

In that endeavor, and to fulfill John’s continuing wishes, there will be opportunities posted here from time to time for you to participate, support, or volunteer in any of these areas which resonate most with you. Even if you don’t live in the U.S., there are opportunities to support these causes, or similar causes, from your home base, too. Sometimes all it takes is a click, and a name; sometimes you will feel moved to donate funds; sometimes you will be called to action in your community. Stay open to the possibilities.

In John’s song ‘Singing Skies and Dancing Waters’, there is this verse:

My life became shaded and I grew afraid and I needed to find my way home.

I just couldn't see you, I thought that I'd lost you.

I never felt so much alone. Are you still with me?

Somehow in reason, I lost sight of seasons, tides rolling out and rolling in.

Sometimes in evening when daylight was leaving, I thought I'd never see you again.

Are you still with me? Are you still with me?

I'm with you in singing skies and dancing waters, laughing children, growing old,

and in the heart and in the spirit, and in the truth when it is told.

As a global community of humanity who have been buoyed up by John’s music and who have been inspired by his actions to support Spaceship Earth and its’ inhabitants while he was here with us, it is of utmost importance that we find the reserves within each of us to have the courage now to step up and be counted on these matters so that we do not self-destruct, and so that the world we turn over to our children and our grandchildren will be one worthy of our love for them. Let’s form a coalition of engaged people, EarthKeepers, to stand for what we believe in, what John believed in.

We sincerely hope that you will participate in whatever way you feel comfortable. John loved us. Let us show John how much we love him and what he stood for, by your actions let him know that we ARE still with him; and how much we love each other, and that we still care deeply.

Sincerely,

John Denver-Healing Time On Earth Page