What's in a name?

veganshaman — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 18:56:33 GMT

I just looked up the meaning of my name, Derek. Apparently one of the meanings is "power of the tribe" ( http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Derek" ). I kinda like that... I found that the more common meaning is "Ruler of the People", which is what I remember my mother telling me. That meaning makes me uncomfortable. I would much rather collaborate than rule. However... taking the project I created called the Vegan Bus across the country to Burning Man this year did put me into a leadership type of role in instances of crisis (there were many). I found that in those situations I had a strength to guide the group, and didn't mind taking that role. I felt wobbly on my leadership feet, but I also felt an underlying strength emerging. Captain of a ship on its first time at sea. My impulse is to be always humble. But there is a strength that compassion needs, it is not passive. And making the world better is both a struggle and a dance. So perhaps I am not a ruler, but a leader when necessary. Now Available! The Vegan Bus Trilogy: http://theveganbus.com/2007/12/01/vegan_trilogy/

the vegan "Good Egg"

veganshaman — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:51:06 GMT

I am honored to be the featured "Good Egg" on Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary's website. thanks Jenny and Doug, you guys rock my world! http://woodstockfas.org/newseggderek.shtml

burning blog

veganshaman — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 02:36:34 GMT

i have a web site called veganica, where i do my blogging. check it out at www.veganica.com/derekgoodwin

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