Brendon Grimshaw‘s story is spreading, and it’s one that should spread as far as possible. It’s the life story about a former newspaper editor who buys his own island and creates the world that he wants. But after 3 decades, he had to defend it against destruction from modernization. A Grain of Sand is a story about Moyenne Island and its fight against encroaching capitalism that is destroying nature for the sake of greed. It’s sad when pristine cultures are captured by the greed bug with little thought to respecting the environment that protected them. But at least there’s promise because there will be individuals who will find a way to fight the loss.
This story has a happy ending because the film crew helped one man protect his life’s dream. It’s also promising when a government sees the wisdom in this protection, as the Seychelles government did by turning it into a national reserve.
Everyday, brave souls take on unimaginable battles against extreme forces. And every day, more and more souls join together to grow instead of destroy. Promise comes when you least expect it, as long as hope stays alive.
– Thanks to Wandering Eye for allowing this important story to be seen, and a man’s dream to be saved
