It is possible to live gently on the earth.
We can become good stewards of the earth’s resources in many little ways within our own households.
We can encourage and join community efforts to be inclusive and to recycle.
The certainty of taking these small good steps will lead to larger ones.
As we all become more conscious of our duty and self-interest to be more caring for the earth, we will join together in more sound practices.
Although at this point, it seems impossible to predict how much good can be done, it is still important to start improving our habits.
On a grand scale, it will raise consciousness and allow us to live more harmoniously.
We will discover that we have much in common with the rest of the world.
We will seek out and find practical ways of expanding our good practices.
We can join with other communities and make sure that no one is neglected or left out.
One of our most precious resources is the presence of all the people around us.
Until we provide certain resources to include them, we will never know how much they have to offer and what they are willing to learn.
The gentleness of inclusion takes away harsh conditions of isolation and uplifts the attitude of everyone.
As we take our own steps, we can begin to look at other opportunities to be more inclusive.
We can face the awkwardness and discomfort and continue to take tiny steps in the directions which open up for us.
Our gentle approach will help approach situations which have not been addressed so that permanent solutions can be found.
There are certainly ways to do this, and they can be discovered and implemented.
© 2018 Kathryn Hardage
