Alongside the distractions of earning my living, and wondering about where my life is going, I've spent a lot of time trying to figure out how I can be of most use to the conservation movement. I've always had a bit of a 'Captain Planet complex' but so far, I would consider my contribution to protecting the natural world to be woefully inadequate. So, rather than worrying too much about what I can't do because I don't have the money, the qualifications or the experience, I concluded it was time to take responsibility for the things I CAN do. Not only do I hope that this in itself will reduce my negative environmental impact and improve my health, but in talking about it, I hope that it will inspire some of you to make some changes yourself.
Yes, I think it's vitally important to protect all creatures and the environments in which they live, for their own sake, regardless of our understanding of them or their alleged financial worth. It is also in our own best interests to do so. We are part of a vastly complicated system, of which we understand relatively little, whilst at the same time we are ENTIRELY dependent on it for our own existence.
So, in recognition of the fact that everything I do has a consequence even though I may not see it, I have resolved to take more responsibility for my own actions on all levels. I have a long way to go, and I'm not attempting to change everything at once, but I'm making a good start and I'm in this for the duration.
My most recent decision, which I will elaborate on in my next post, is to become a vegetarian...
I'm also working on my website to give it more direction and purpose. I'll update Facebook as it comes together.
Yes, I think it's vitally important to protect all creatures and the environments in which they live, for their own sake, regardless of our understanding of them or their alleged financial worth. It is also in our own best interests to do so. We are part of a vastly complicated system, of which we understand relatively little, whilst at the same time we are ENTIRELY dependent on it for our own existence.
So, in recognition of the fact that everything I do has a consequence even though I may not see it, I have resolved to take more responsibility for my own actions on all levels. I have a long way to go, and I'm not attempting to change everything at once, but I'm making a good start and I'm in this for the duration.
My most recent decision, which I will elaborate on in my next post, is to become a vegetarian...
I'm also working on my website to give it more direction and purpose. I'll update Facebook as it comes together.
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