The voice of a million people singing in harmony is a great chorus. Now imagine the strength of the collective voice that will be achieved by the green chorus. When we focus together through prayers, meditations and affirmations our desires may turn to surrender.
Is that an inflammatory word? Why would we want to become overpowered by the strength of the very thing that we oppose? The waters of life have taught us the lesson of surrender.
When an object blocks the natural path of water, the result is that the water tries to continue to flow and finds a way to continue its cycle of state transformations. In a liquid state water may lay upon the surface of stone awaiting the cold. As the liquid crystallizes and takes the solid form it expands and the angles of alignment change.
This expansion by state transformation erodes and cracks the stone. In subsequent cycles the water will seep through the cracks to eventually move minerals into collections and formations. It creates caverns and caves.
The interaction of the water and the rock filters the water, erodes the rock into soil, and created shelters used by animals and humans as refuge from the changing elements.
It is not trite to believe in enjoying the gifts of this existence while preserving it for
the future. We do not want our own children to suffer the pain and anguish of broken peace. The strong voices crying for blood vexes the existence of all life promoting acts. It could shock the planet to its core.
If we are going to create a refuge for life it is time to start promoting life affirming choices. To make the choice to promote life resides at the heart of sacrifice. The sacrifices are small for the actual rewards.
o know where you are going – a list of errands becomes the tool – walk for any errands 1 km radius from home
o use natural cleaners at home – no aerosols ever – vinegar baking soda, salt and lemon juice before trying a chemical solution
o buy local food options first – support healthy choices – use as many organic unprocessed foods as possible – preservatives are chemicals
o unplug the microwave – we don’t know its long term effects
o use what is at hand – learn to be resource driven – give quick fixes a pass
o making a healthier future is more important than any monetary treasure – money and prestige are creations of humans – nature is creation by a larger force – this force will overpower us all; at our death we will be expelled from life by this very force
o try going media free for a set period of time – no propaganda
o take your plastics to be recycled and use more glass and ceramics
o replace clothing, furnishings, supplies, and car with options that support a healthier environment – bamboo and hemp clothing – natural food dyes – organic body, bath and spa products – hybrid and ethanol vehicles
The choices of the present will determine the availability to have a choice in the future. I lay down the gauntlet to us all that we may broaden the avenue of choice for all that come after. By our example of mature care the future could still be a place of great promise.