Rachel Pendergrass - Poet

Rachel Pendergrass – Poet

What does catalyze mean to you?

Rachel Pendergrass summed it up in poetry at TEDxPeachtree 2013, and then read it on stage!

To catalyze the world we must create
Be it art or jobs or tools to help us learn.
Don’t think it’s not your job to change our fate;
If you want to change the world – go. It’s your turn.

Find what inspires you. Make that your tool.
Be it bottles, bikes, bees, beats or biospheres.
You’ll find that with creation there’s no rules
except that it will take blood, sweat and tears.

You may at first be overwhelmed by choice-
of what and where and how and why to change.
Start small; the key is to limit your voice.
Once you have confidence, expand your range.

So when you leave don’t let today pass by.
Its up to you to keep the day alive!

Read what attendees had to say about this year’s sold out event, and see captured moments on TEDxPeachtree 2013 Storify.

peksuanyewwylandPek Suan Yew-Wyland was inspired by TEDxPeachtree 2013, and proud to be part of the team!

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