There are times when I feel overwhelmed by the scale and pace of the destruction of Life on Earth. I get into the grip of that "too little too late" fear, and with the despair comes a deep weariness of spirit. During those times I don't want to learn anything else about the problems; I don't want to hear about another ecological disaster or ongoing struggle; I don't even want to know about another 'bright green' solution that is ever so bright but still not BIG enough to actually change things...
During those times, all I want to do is curl up inside the beauty of the world, and let it be all that is... just for a little while...
Safe for a moment. And then, I can recognise that the despair is a reason for apathy, an excuse for carelessness. Refreshed for a moment. And then, I can acknowledge that my hope for sustainable human existence is a powerful force for creating the long future I want for my child and her children; and my despair is part of the problem! Inspired for a moment. And then, I realise I should be spending more of my time immersed in David Attenborough's TV series than reading the news!
