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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Aware

Sustainability is easy. You just have to be aware.
In fact, becoming more aware would make every aspect of your life better and easier.
Most of us go through the day by rote, by habit. We don't even notice the world around us. That causes us to discount everything that goes on around us. We have a self-imposed blindness, deafness and just a "who gives a rat's..." attitude. It starts to become: me, me, me.
One of the most profound of the old sayings goes, "Stop and smell the roses." We really don't take the time to pause, and take a good look at the world outside of our little bubble. The world is FULL of beauty and wonder.
Once you've started to see the world around you, you'll be surprised at all the fascinating things out there, and the fascinating people. You'll start to appreciate what you've got and enjoying the things that you have. Eventually you may find that the things you used to think were "important" like a new car, a 72 inch TV,  a $5000 watch, don't give you as much pleasure as a beautiful sunset. Don't make you as full of life as playing with a child. Can't hold a candle to helping someone.
It's all a learning experience. You'll get better at it and then you will really find happiness and fulfillment.
Baby Steps...

I'll see you when I get there.

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