Blog Action Day

I've had a long at work today and when going through the office I was inspired to writing this post. It was before 10 p.m., empty office, you couldn't find a soul but there was so much light! Light in kitchen, toilet, in halls. Wherever you looked, it was light. I felt enlightened. I was wondering for a moment whether some people has found out that I can be afraid of darkness. But seriously . .We talk a lot about global warming and protest against huge 4 WD tracks. We focus on huge things. We fight against big corporations, we make demonstrations, shout and ... Is this the right way? I must admit, I doubt it. I am against fighting the monsters who destroy Earth. I opt for ordinary people taking their time to pay attention, clean around themselves and switch off the lights. My grandparents who dedicated their life to help orphans  used to say, that we should never think that our help will change a world, we should focus on saving just one child, as this is what will make a difference. Our small efforts, our personal involvement and will to influence and change our closest surroundings can make a difference and contribute to saving the planet. Not huge declarations, not manifestos. It is not about words, it is about changing behavior. Our  "green behavior" on micro level, on daily basis, like turning off the lights, sorting trash, avoiding unnecessary printing  will add up and become to something bigger, something that will create the global awareness of the environmental problems. Changing our behavior, learning our kids to act in green way, influencing our friends to take some action - this is the way to contribute to saving the planet.

So keep on fighting and getting greener :-)

Tags: blog action day, green, environment

Comments

[Kermit Johnson]

Daria,

Thank you for taking part in Blog Action Day.

Unfortunately, I did not participate.

However, I wrote a belated post about an environmental issue. As a real estate agent in Minneapolis, I see a lot of people using a product in luxury homes that is very destructive in a number of ways. It may also be contributing to the changes in the environment. Check out this post, please:

Brazilian Teak Hardwood Floors, Slave Labor, and the Destruction of the Rainforest.

You can find this post at:
http://www.realestatetwincities.net/brazilian-hardwood-floors-can-you-say-slave-labor/

Anything you can do to share this link or help promote awareness of this issue will be greatly appreciated. Most luxury home owners in Minnesota are unaware of the environmental and human cost of these products. I feel sort of ill every time I walk into a home that has Brazilian teak floors.

Thank you!