Today is Earth Day. I've been celebrating the earth for as long as I can remember. When Al Gore's movie came out, I waited until all the credits finished to find out how I could help and saw that I had already been doing everything for about two decades--well, except unplugging everything in my home.
I remember in the 80's and 90's when Earth Day was HUGE and there were big concerts in the Park. These days though there's a lot of talk about the environment and global warming, I don't hear that much about this day.
Since it falls the day before my birthday every year, it's kind of easy for me to remember. I've also been a tree-hugger and recycler since my teen years. My teenage rebellion was planting 10 trees from Arbor Day Foundation in my parents backyard and becoming a vegetarian (a plant-based diet leaves a much smaller environmental footprint). We cloth diapered my daughter when we lived in a building with a laundry room too. But I'm far from environmentally righteous.
I still drive a gas-guzzling SUV and my family probably watches too much TV, but I do my best. Every day, I look at my children and wonder what's going to be left for them or their children. It's a scary picture sometimes. This Earth Day, take your time and do your best to think about our future and the environment. And be sure to enjoy the beautiful day wherever you are.
1 comments:
mysams
Hi. I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your blog. I am not living in an area with access to Yoga classes, so I have always practiced in my own home. This year I have commited more deeply to my practice and the benefits are amazing. You give a lot of inspiration with your wonderful insights. Thanks and blessings to you ~ Care
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