Open Your Senses to What’s Really Important

I’m climbing on my soapbox…

People, why are we so uptight? Sure, the United States is being threatened by an orange idiot who preaches hate, greed, and bigotry. I know it’s difficult to do, but instead of dignifying his ridiculous, immature, psychotic behavior with our responses, let’s ignore him and his minions. Then, in November, we can voice our opinions at the ballot box.

Meanwhile, let’s concentrate on things we can do to make the world a better place for us all. The best way to do that is to lead by example and show, not tell, our fellow earthlings that we care about them and the planet we share by respecting Mother Earth. 

Instead of greed, let diversity and sustainability be our guides. Air, land, and water pollution, overuse of pesticides, needless destruction of ecosystems, habitats, and native species, and refusal to acknowledge climate change need to be replaced with common sense, working with nature, and planning for the long term. Our Mother is tough but not indestructible.

When nature can no longer maintain its balance, we will be in very deep yogurt!

Whether we live in a democracy or dictatorship won’t make much difference if terra firma and the seas dry up from humanity’s neglect and abuse. Losing the terrestrial and aquatic plants and creatures we share this planet with will result in a dismal existence for humans.

But this doesn’t have to happen.

This is fantastic news! We can replace non-native and invasive plants with indigenous flowers, trees, and shrubs that provide food and shelter for the declining populations of insects, birds, and wildlife. We can replenish natural areas that have been destroyed. We can clean up the environment. We can stop the use of toxic chemicals. We can monitor our carbon footprint. We can slow down global warming. We can work with nature instead of against it.

 We can stop destroying and start restoring!

It all starts with taking a few minutes to look around and appreciate our beautiful world. Open your senses and truly see, hear, touch, and enjoy what is around you, then decide how to make a difference.

A breeze propelled a plastic bottle across the sidewalk in front of you. Most folks would step over the offending trash and go on their way. But not you. You picked it up and placed it in the trash. Good for you; you made a difference!

For years, you’ve used insecticides to kill the pests in your yard. This year, you planted some shrubs and flowers that attracted pollinators and predators that fed on the pests. Good for you; you made a difference! Plus, you had the benefit of watching the fluttering butterflies, curious bumblebees, and squadrons of dragonflies patrolling their territory. Brought a smile to your face, didn’t it?

Instead of driving to town every day this week to pick up one or two supplies, you combined all your errands into one trip and even walked the half block from the grocery store to Dollar General. Good for you; you made a difference. You reduced your carbon footprint and saved money on gas, too.

Little things make a difference. When everyone participates, it makes a big difference. This is what’s important. Do your part, people. Make our world a better place for all the life that depends on this planet twirling around the sun.

Oh yeah, don’t forget to vote.

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