Caux Day Three

I saw two incredibly brave women today. The first was in Montreaux, the town at the foot of the mountain where Mountain House perches. I saw a very old woman who could barely walk. It was clear that each tiny step caused her great pain as she leaned upon her cane. Every so often she would look up and see who was watching her - making sure that her inch-by-inch progress did not impede someone else. Inside I applauded her courage. She chose to keep going and using the legs that were failing her even though doing so was a source of pain.

Later at the Caux, I saw another example of courage. I listened to someone whose job each day is to reach out to nations in crisis. It must be terribly draining yet she willingly choses to continue. Her talk was very informative. Two points I will follow up on:

1. The increasing role of multinational businesses in influencing government policy? Today, it seems that they are so powerful that their reach rivals and exceeds that of most nation states and the UN. How do we show them that it is in their interest to address the issues being explored in this conference?
2. I heard that, "Poverty is the biggest Weapon of Mass Destruction." I believe this is a powerful and true idea. Unless we are able to address basic needs then I am not sure how we will survive. Yet, the idea of poverty also exists in the minds of people. People in very affluent societies consider themselves poor in comparison to the richest people in their societies even though they are wealthy when compared to those who lack basic food, clothing and shelter.

As for me, I bravely ventured to Montreaux as a tourist. I ate a wonderful meal and then charged back to my room for a nap. I too am a person of great courage. I will post pictures of my adventure later.