Controversy: Then Stay at Home

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This post was written by: Gailstrail

There is so much going on ‘out there’: presidential choices, war, global warming, pollution, genocide, disease, famine, fossil fuel and those trying to benefit from it all. Don’t get me wrong…I do have a positive attitude most of the time… and to help it along, my day job demands it.

Use Power Wisely

There are those of us trying to ‘change the tide’ and make sustainable choices. Using our power wisely is crucial, for we know our thoughts become things and give definition to who we are as a species. And, as I leave every morning for work, my bumper sticker reminds me, ‘choose the good ones’.

Tigers and Lambs

So, we’ve got all that ‘out there’ stuff going on. What’s a human to do? Well, I find I must be as fierce as a tiger and gentle as a lamb; purring from the heart as much as possible. Learning the ‘Way’.

What does that mean? Some of what it means is to find a balance; harmony; a sense of connectedness.

Finding The Way

After you’ve taken the time to find the ‘way’, then what? Well, hold on to it as tightly as possible, never let it go. Most importantly once you recognize your inherent power, use it wisely. I feel and see power being wielded, all around me. Unfortunately, the majority of power is unwisely spent; clogging up and poisoning our lives and the life of our planet. Take fossil fuel; it has a leg up and we just can’t let go. We ignite it with our whimsical nature and special interest groups keep fanning the flame, making it possible for these ‘special interest groups‘ to rule the world!

Don’t Succumb To The Powers That Be

I feel it necessary, and believe that in order to make a go of it; and not succumb to the prevalent powers that be, I need to be as ‘fierce as a tiger and gentle like a lamb’. It takes strength to ‘just say no’… and a gentle nature to carry it off. The passion that comes with exercising this strength creates an enduring nature. Endurance makes it possible to keep making wise choices that correct our folly.

Powerful Stewards

Go ahead, shed some tears…it’s not ‘all about us’. Our choices need to be all inclusive; and in consideration of all life and our planet’s diversity. We are not here to be entertained. Every individual must do his or her part; the government cannot do it alone…and have made little plans to do so. As stewards of the earth we have great power and along with this power comes great responsibility.

Good Shepherd/Bad Shepherd

Make two lists. Label one column ‘Good Shepard’ and the other ‘Bad Shepherd’. List everything you do that supports sustainability. And of course, the other list has everything you do that is ‘not’ good for sustainability. Is there a balance? How quickly can you shift the list? How far will you go to make a difference?

A World In Balance

Stay home! Tend to your home and community! Make everything around you beautiful and alive. Make it somewhere you love to be. Entertain the idea of getting to know your neighbor. You have a lot in common; we each want to create beauty and life. We want a loving home and community. We want water to run pure and clean air everywhere. We all want the world in balance and to live in harmony, and yes, we are learning to manage our power.

Happy sustainable trails!