Thanks for this, Pru. Well thought out and well written. I am a pessimist about the chances of human survival in the face of all these threats but I spend my life interacting with amazing people, helping to protect life on Earth - life other than human life. And teaching others to learn about the wonders of the Earth surrounding us. I know I am incredibly 'lucky' and have an ongoing practice of gratitude.
Hi Marney. I get feeling pessimist about our chances. There are some big hills to climb and it seems that so many people are ignoring the challenges we face for our very survival. Perhaps optimism in the face of this disregard is part willful compartmentalizing, part hope, part faith, and part stubbornness. Perhaps even irrational. Yet, somehow I still remain optimistic about humanity's future, in large part because of people like you who are working to share their love of life with others. I'm not sure how much optimism can be 'fostered', as the APA suggests, but it is does offer a more pleasant view. Thanks for your comment and keep up the good fight.
Thanks for this, Pru. Well thought out and well written. I am a pessimist about the chances of human survival in the face of all these threats but I spend my life interacting with amazing people, helping to protect life on Earth - life other than human life. And teaching others to learn about the wonders of the Earth surrounding us. I know I am incredibly 'lucky' and have an ongoing practice of gratitude.
Hi Marney. I get feeling pessimist about our chances. There are some big hills to climb and it seems that so many people are ignoring the challenges we face for our very survival. Perhaps optimism in the face of this disregard is part willful compartmentalizing, part hope, part faith, and part stubbornness. Perhaps even irrational. Yet, somehow I still remain optimistic about humanity's future, in large part because of people like you who are working to share their love of life with others. I'm not sure how much optimism can be 'fostered', as the APA suggests, but it is does offer a more pleasant view. Thanks for your comment and keep up the good fight.
Yes, getting out of bed and taking action is the way to go for us individually. and as a group.
Linda Rieger
Ha. Yes, first step is getting up everyday. Not always easy for everyone. :^(
Thanks for your earth warrior work, Linda!