I want to help support people in transforming their worry for the climate and ecological crisis into action that brings meaning and joy. I need your help to do that!
Eco-anxiety, AUGH!!!!!!! I have plenty. In the U.S., California, where I live, shares with Florida the distinction of having the most introduced and invasive species. Wherever I go, I see iceplant from Africa, black mustard from Europe, and eucalypti from Australia. Most places are overrun with these exotic plants, and even some of our best nature reserves have some of them. I work in a wildlife refuge, and we have some places that are dominated by invasives.
Hope is found in the folks I work with and seeing their dedication to the natural world.
Thank you for sharing, Paul. In our knowledge there is much pain. You see things others don't. For that, I am grateful. But it is truly a sacrifice! And yes, hope in community is amazing. Thank you for sharing, and being part of that community for me.
Tell me about you! What drew you to concern for the climate/ecological crisis?
Curiosity about climate change.......reading Climate Church, Climate World by Jim Antal.
What concerns you the most and why?
The length of time required for major and widespread social change.....and we don't have that much time. The inability of the human race to act emergently on something that is a threat yet several years away.
How does your faith play into your concern?
I rest in the evolutionary journey of the Universe. All is well, and all will be well.
Do you experience eco-anxiety? How does it manifest in your life?
Yes. It is a great sadness that colors everything I do and look at.
What brings you joy in your life in relation to the Earth/natural world/climate action/etc.?
Being in nature. Noticing. Paying attention. Creating inspiration and connection for others.
Do you feel hope? What does hope mean to you? What does hope look like in the face of the climate/ecological crisis?
Hope is knowing the direction I want to go and having the actions I take every day move in that direction.
What do you want to feel and see in your own life with respect to the climate/ecological crisis? What kind of difference do you think it would make if you could feel or see this? I am at the ending of my life. I want to enjoy and experience as much as possible the beauty and magnificence of the natural world.
Eco-anxiety, AUGH!!!!!!! I have plenty. In the U.S., California, where I live, shares with Florida the distinction of having the most introduced and invasive species. Wherever I go, I see iceplant from Africa, black mustard from Europe, and eucalypti from Australia. Most places are overrun with these exotic plants, and even some of our best nature reserves have some of them. I work in a wildlife refuge, and we have some places that are dominated by invasives.
Hope is found in the folks I work with and seeing their dedication to the natural world.
Thank you for sharing, Paul. In our knowledge there is much pain. You see things others don't. For that, I am grateful. But it is truly a sacrifice! And yes, hope in community is amazing. Thank you for sharing, and being part of that community for me.
Here are the questions:
Tell me about you! What drew you to concern for the climate/ecological crisis?
Curiosity about climate change.......reading Climate Church, Climate World by Jim Antal.
What concerns you the most and why?
The length of time required for major and widespread social change.....and we don't have that much time. The inability of the human race to act emergently on something that is a threat yet several years away.
How does your faith play into your concern?
I rest in the evolutionary journey of the Universe. All is well, and all will be well.
Do you experience eco-anxiety? How does it manifest in your life?
Yes. It is a great sadness that colors everything I do and look at.
What brings you joy in your life in relation to the Earth/natural world/climate action/etc.?
Being in nature. Noticing. Paying attention. Creating inspiration and connection for others.
Do you feel hope? What does hope mean to you? What does hope look like in the face of the climate/ecological crisis?
Hope is knowing the direction I want to go and having the actions I take every day move in that direction.
What do you want to feel and see in your own life with respect to the climate/ecological crisis? What kind of difference do you think it would make if you could feel or see this? I am at the ending of my life. I want to enjoy and experience as much as possible the beauty and magnificence of the natural world.
Thank you, Rhoda! This is beautiful and deeply meaningful. I appreciate you sharing with me.