Action speaks louder than words, but thinking about it and then talking about it, are the natural precursors to doing it.
Regardless of the "it".
In spite of my arrogant, judgmental attitude that little "good" comes out of Hollywood, I liked this video. It's inspiring. It's challenging. And maybe, just maybe, some people will actually follow through with their "pledges", and won't that be a great thing?
After you watch it, what pledges are most memorable? Are you inspired to make your own pledge? I'd love to hear your thoughts (good, bad or indifferent).
Memorable to me?
To be the voice for those who have no voice.
To consider myself an American, not an African-American
To always find the humor in everything.
To show more love to strangers.
To meet my neighbors.
To consume less and cultivate more.
To flush only after a deuce, never a single.
To sell a culture of intelligence instead of ignorance.
To commit to my own change before I ask others to change.
To consider myself an American, not an African-American
To always find the humor in everything.
To show more love to strangers.
To meet my neighbors.
To consume less and cultivate more.
To flush only after a deuce, never a single.
To sell a culture of intelligence instead of ignorance.
To commit to my own change before I ask others to change.
What's your pledge?
HT: The Bloggess
Pledge allegiance to the united funk of funkadelica? Kiss those biceps, dude!
To help end Alzheimer’s. That one was a little easier for me to take seriously.
But funkadelica made me laugh. Laughter is good, right?
I pledge to laugh more.
And to do what I can to help end Alzheimer’s.
I pledge to share Christ when I can, to be a light for Him.
I pledge to write my compassion child once a month.
I pledge to not compromise my values and beliefs for the sake of being liked.
I pledge to allow God to lead me to the unknown without to much kicking and screaming.
I pledge to remind people we are living in the end times, and we need to be ready and telling others.
Holy propaganda!
I guess its good to promote improvements, though.
This year I PLEDGE to write and call my senator and representative as things come up in the House and Senate. This year I am getting involved and watching!
-sandy toe
I like this video. However, I would like to *see* what people are *doing*. I would like to *hear* the stories.
Pledges are cheap. Stories show action.
And, did you get the feeling like you better turn the lights out more or Diddy and the dude from Entourage might come to your house and introduce you to a Louisville Slugger?
‘Cause I did.
“I pledge to be a great mother.” Um, shouldn’t that have been on your mind when you found out you were going to be a mother in the first place?
Sorry, Robin, I’ve got lots of issues with this. Why it takes a President, not God but a man, to inspire these people is just one.
Wendy, Can’t God use people, such as Obama, to inspire people? Isn’t that what God does?
And what about those of us who weren’t thinking when we got pregnant (I was pregnant 3 months before my wedding day – we definitely weren’t thinking). But I pledge everyday to be a great mom to my son. Can’t I do that? And God forgives me so that I am able to be a better mother everyday. He allows me to stick with that pledge. Ain’t that just great?
No matter whether you like/dislike the celebrities and what they said, I think what’s important here is for everyone to pledge to do their part – no matter how big or small your part may be…
I pledge to listen to my friends more instead of tossing off a flippant response about videos like this.
You rock, chica.
ok, who else had to chuckle when Ashton Kutcher pledged to “Always represent my country with pride, dignity and honesty”. I don’t know guess I’m seeing too much Kelso (That 70’s Show) there!
Let’s hope they will inspire many by following through.
Thanks for sharing this Robin!
“I pledge to integrate into my heart what’s already in my head.” Love it!
I think I agree with every single comment. On the one hand, I don’t really care for the these kinds of things that come out of hollywood, for a lot of reasons. On the other hand, I agree, that in order to keep our nation running through these hard times, we all need to be involved and maybe make some changes. But back on the first hand why make these pledges NOW? Why not last year when things started getting harder. How come nobody created a video then saying, “Hey y’all, it looks like things might get really tough, we need to all make some changes to survive this.”? I agree that it appears as evidence that these people are now inspired and hopeful because of a man and not because of God or because it was the right thing to do in the first place. On the other hand, yes God uses people to inspire. But back on the first hand, actions speak louder than words. I am the queen of good intentions. I’m not going to knock them for pledging to make changes, but doing it is what is important. And on a completely different hand all together – I have to confess I get a little irked when actors/actresses try to tell me what to do with my money (directly or implied) when they’re buying overpriced clothes and living in huge houses and I’m shopping second hand and trying to make ends meet with too short a string. But that’s MY sin (getting irked)and I’m still learning how to deal with that.
Oh, how frustrating. Firefox automatically plugs in all my old info. I’m going to have to find a way to clear that. Until then, I’m going to look like I have multiple personalities! =P
Amber @ BGH / Amber @ Classic Housewife.
Whatever – you know who I am! (At least one of us does.) 😉
Hi Robin
Discovered your blog a few weeks ago (can’t remember how) and have been checking in every day since then from my home in Brisbane, Australia. You write beautifully and I really appreciate your positive attitude to life.
Anyway, I’m coming out of lurkdom to weigh in on this topic because, even though I’m not an American, it actually scares me a little to watch so many people get swept up by this outrageous propaganda. And when all is said and done, that’s pretty much what this amounts to. The hypocrisy on display in this video – it almost takes my breath away!
This article spells it out perfectly:
http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/breitbart/2009/01/19/where-were-you-celebrities-after-911/
Sorry, I’m still trying to work out how to hyperlink!
My inspiration for doing what is right does not come from having ‘my guy’ in office. And I feel sorry for those whose genorosity of spirit and patriotism is dependent on the political party in power.
What’s up with “not an African-American?”
Hey y’all…I’m loving the diversity in comments…I’ll start responding to them tomorrow, but didn’t want to influence what y’all are saying.
THANKS for tellin’ me what you really think!
🙂
Very good and inspiring. Yes – meet my neighbors. I should do that tomorrow.
Well, Robin, I LOVED this video. It totally speaks to my idealistic heart. Thank you for sharing it.
I pledge to support my local crisis pregnancy center in a way that is tangible. I don’t know what that will look like yet, but I pledge to actually DO something this year to encourage and support women who have a choice to make to choose life.
Hmmmm….
I pledge to be more intentional (I think I stole that from someone, somewhere)…more intentional with my love, my life, my God.
I loved this video – even Anthony Kiedis and pledging allegiance to the funk of funkadelica.
I pledge to do my best to remember we’re all doing the best that we can – and when I start forgetting and start getting impatient, to take a deep breath to remember.
I am not bothered by the celeb aspect – if they are moved to make pledges by a president, by a god, by a chimpanzee for that matter – what truly MATTERS it their intent. I can’t fault anyone who is seeking to do things better.
To teach my boys to be good men.
This is a great inspiration to be thoughtful and put commitments into action.
I pledge to act on my convictions and ideas.
I assumed the video would be a bit…cheesy, but it wasn’t at all! My pledge is to be a better friend, to stay in contact more, and reconnect with those I’ve lost touch with along the way.