I've been thinking lot lately about the general populaces "sense of community". Or even lack thereof. It seems this planets human population is splitting into two parts, the consumers who just can't get enough product, toys and money for their personal lifes, and the people who focus more on the large picture of humanities roles on this earth, the way we interact with each other and the planet. Who are you? This shift has been happening for generations and I am sure will go on for many more through the generational cycles. Today I ask myself, "what will I leave behind to make the future better? How am I living to take an active part in social and ecological changes and preservation.
I've been reading alot over the last few years on ecological sustainable living. Most people when they hear or think about it, think of the woods in the middle of nowhere with a whole bunch of hippies on a commune. But that is no longer becoming the case. People now have the ability to still live in the cities and build eco-friendly houses and co-operative communities without compromising their lifestyle. Workshops all over the country (many here in the NW) can help you learn how to make wonderfully ascetic eco-friendly housing without being a millionaire. Also co-op communities are better run through the legal systems better understanding of their communities needs. We are not to the point where everything is perfect, in a matter of fact we are still very young as communities in how these things are done. But progress is being made.
Also what are we doing to better the lives of those around us? Demeanor, action, interaction, and involvement are keys to building a community. Through community centers and projects how are we bettering our relationship with those in the city in which we interact? Opportunities exist, more opportunities can be brought on by anyone with a good idea. Balancing ecology and technology as well as connecting with our communities is very possible with minimal effort. What if we all just put a little more then minimal effort to commune with our city brothers and sisters? Bring Ideas together and take positive actions for all. Not just those who are similar to you, but the community as a whole. A smile spreads throughout the day, so does a frown. A good idea with a smile I believe goes much better than a good idea with negativity laced in it. A friendly hello and a brainstorm of random community members on even the smallest scale can spread and make a better place for all. Share an idea, help a neighbor, live within the earths limitations, understand the people and enviroment around you. I think we can all help things go easier and faster if we do it together.
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Thank you for reading my babble. Just had to get some of what's in my head out there, and hope someone else connects.
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I don't believe there is no response, here. Great stuff. We should chat about this stuff, sometime.
Not at all rambling... Besides, It's your blog, you can darned well say what you wish - especially when it's good info. I believe in a balance between the whole consumer thing and the eco thing. I know that I cannot always grow or make what I need in order to do my job, or live life. However, I can choose to make or grow what I *can*, and thereby lessen the strain for others who may not yet be in a position to do so. I wouldn't call myself eco-friendly per se (I find so many of them kinda scary), but I wouldn't call myself a consumer-driven ho, either. LOL. I think I'm somewhere in between... We need to go to coffee sometime...
Yes we should defiantly go out for coffee. I think I have the most free schedule between the two of us. so you should pick the time and place. :)
Let me get done with all this shtuff for the wedding, and the wedding itself. After that, my life will be (somewhat) back to normal (at least, what it's like about 80% of the time. LOL).
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