This page was created as a platform for world citizens to pledge 2 actual actions you are going to take (in addition to any petitions/other online steps you may already be taking or other planet-positive things you might already be engaged in) offline, out in the "real" world... to do your part in helping stop & reverse the destruction humans have wreaked upon this planet, because we all may need
to do exponentially more than we've been doing to do our part to really start making the kind of impact that is necessary now, if we want to leave it in at least a livable state, if leaving it in a better state for future generations is outside the realm of possibility at this point, which it appears to be. In fact, there are now more than a few very respectable scientists worldwide who do not think we'll survive even another decade without a catastrophic decline in food supplies and habitable environments for humans and most other mammals on this planet. So starting small, just with a simple, personal commitment, a kind of pledge to yourself rather than anyone else... is what this little page is about. You can decide to do something every day, every other day, or just whenever you feel the inclination, and/or as your schedule or your mental state allows. But it should be something life-changing in terms of your approach, a true taking- responsibility-for the change we need, instead of leaving it for others. The idea is quite simply for each of us to be more conscious of the way we live our own life and to feel more in touch with all other life forms on earth, as we take conscious actions for the benefit of all, every single day. It does not have to be anything major, it can be something small - ...for example, I've decided to pick up a minimum of 2 pieces of trash, no matter what size, whenever I take my dog for a walk (although I often find myself picking up another one, & another...) & it's got me started doing other stuff also, like being more careful in separating trash & recycling, so I don't send as much stuff to landfills that could have been donated, repurposed or recycled, etc... -& I do not toss out plastic utensils, EVER, ANYWHERE, anymore. I do it because it feels good, not because I feel I have to. But I know we have to. We all have to play a part in this, or our chances of making it shrink even faster. I started feeling good about just starting to do it, I have become more conscious about why, when & where I drive, I exercise & walk & swim & ride my bike more often, am getting healthier, etc... so I am planning to add 2 new things to my list every year & thought the idea might be worth promoting. It makes one feel like you're actively doing something else, & rather than feeling skeptical & hopeless or minimizing the potential impact in the face of global, large scale issues that need to be addressed, it has done the opposite - for me, at least - & made me feel more motivated & more empowered to make a difference, in my own small way. Thank you for reading this far, & for putting in your 2 pledges to make a positive impact wherever you are, every day, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem - I believe it could lead to bigger things. So feel free to join & share what you decided to do... - connect, tell us about it, post relevant/helpful links, etc... - adding your 2 cents, so to speak. Peace.
