Recognising the fundamental value of nature.
A casualty of our economic-centric society is our relationship with nature.
We take it for granted.
We only value nature when it is profitable for us.
However, she holds intrinsic worth that lies beyond the reach of finance. Nature is not something to be monetised.
In this light, our industrially minded economic system reduces living ecosystems (and life) to units of exchange. Perhaps this is why the economy can be seen as the root of our environmental crisis: it has taught us to see nature as an asset, as opposed to a state of inter-being.
And it could be said that the origin of our existential challenges are a consequence of this.
The basic foundation of ecology alludes to this: that the health of an eco-system depends on the health of the relationships within it.
However, she holds intrinsic worth that lies beyond the reach of finance. Nature is not something to be monetised.
In this light, our industrially minded economic system reduces living ecosystems (and life) to units of exchange. Perhaps this is why the economy can be seen as the root of our environmental crisis: it has taught us to see nature as an asset, as opposed to a state of inter-being.
And it could be said that the origin of our existential challenges are a consequence of this.
The basic foundation of ecology alludes to this: that the health of an eco-system depends on the health of the relationships within it.
Nature is integrally valuable to our well being and our sense of worth!
We run our industrial systems believing that a wealthy economy is a necessary catalyst. This means that, in reality, we are largely defined by our nett worth. And we believe that by constantly boosting the GDP, our quality of life will improve. Its a deeply flawed belief system.
The reality is that our happiness and well-being are in fact inversely proportional to the growth of the economy. Rates of depression and stress-related illnesses are on the rise. Despite this, we feel the need to keep on consuming.
The reality is that our happiness and well-being are in fact inversely proportional to the growth of the economy. Rates of depression and stress-related illnesses are on the rise. Despite this, we feel the need to keep on consuming.
So how do we honour this inter-being?
LET'S BEGIN WITH 'WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?'
* A greater sense of peace and belonging, of purpose and of commitment.
* A heightened awareness and increased sense of connectivity and value.
* Stronger/meaningful relationships born from conscious and mindful investments.
* Lifestyles rooted in responsibility create a more empathetic, sustainable world.
* You are playing a part in a living heritage. With every choice influencing your legacy.
As Dr. Jane Goodall said:
"You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make".
The time is never or now.
HOW TO LOOK AT THE EARTH DIFFERENTLY.
* Our very survival depends on the health of the earth. Look at it this way.
* All life shares the same breath. This unambiguously depicts inter-being.
* Once we have truly understood this, the vital role we have as a human being on our blue planet becomes clear.
STOPPING AND SIMPLY BEING IN NATURE IS TONIC FOR THE SOUL.
A conscious lifestyle requires thought and encourages questions. Like, do I need it and where does it come from? It requires us to habitually consider things like waste and usage.
For starters, let's stop supporting this consumer-driven lifestyle, and buy more thoughtfully. Let's stop buying stuff we don't need with money we don't have!
At the end of the day, the earth carries the debts of our excesses.
* A greater sense of peace and belonging, of purpose and of commitment.
* A heightened awareness and increased sense of connectivity and value.
* Stronger/meaningful relationships born from conscious and mindful investments.
* Lifestyles rooted in responsibility create a more empathetic, sustainable world.
* You are playing a part in a living heritage. With every choice influencing your legacy.
As Dr. Jane Goodall said:
"You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make".
The time is never or now.
HOW TO LOOK AT THE EARTH DIFFERENTLY.
* Our very survival depends on the health of the earth. Look at it this way.
* All life shares the same breath. This unambiguously depicts inter-being.
* Once we have truly understood this, the vital role we have as a human being on our blue planet becomes clear.
STOPPING AND SIMPLY BEING IN NATURE IS TONIC FOR THE SOUL.
A conscious lifestyle requires thought and encourages questions. Like, do I need it and where does it come from? It requires us to habitually consider things like waste and usage.
For starters, let's stop supporting this consumer-driven lifestyle, and buy more thoughtfully. Let's stop buying stuff we don't need with money we don't have!
At the end of the day, the earth carries the debts of our excesses.
