On Earth Day it is good to remember that we all share one home - one planet - we are a global community whether we like the concept or not. Climate and weather and all the ills and benefits of both do not respect national borders. And as the native tribal people recognized no one really owns the land. Neither you nor your ancestors have always occupied the land you live on, nor will you or your descendants always occupy that land, and in truth you occupy it with a responsibility to preserve it for those who will come after and occupy it. We must remember the lesson of kindergarten - share.
How do we do that? We need to raise our awareness level, to see both the beauty and the peril of our world. It doesn't take much, just "a walk in the park" and "stop and smell the roses along the way". On this Earth Day go out for a a walk, without a radio or music player. Listen to the wind, the rain, the birds. Look at the vibrant colors in nature around you. Smell the flowers, feel the wind blow. Immerse yourself in nature for a while. Take a bag along, and maybe some gloves, so that you when you see litter you can pick it up and desposit it where it belongs - in the trash.
Take time to plant flowers or vegetables - it doesn't take much. I have just a balcony but I plan on planting some cherry tomatoes again this year, and maybe try some carrots and radishes as well. Nothing tastes as good as fresh veggies right out of the ground.:) You may think you can't do much to help, but loads of people doing just a little, helps a lot.
On this Earth Day, and on every other day, celebrate life and our home.
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