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michellemcgownFiled under: Society + Media | Tags: apocalypse, green, organic, polar bears, polar ice caps, Simran Sethi, sustainable, waterworld
Thanks Simran. Thanks class.
Now I live my life in fear.
I’m afraid that I will melt; that polar bears will turn cannibalistic then start feasting on human flesh; that chemistry will replace farming; that Wal-Mart will become the leader of all that is “green” and take over the world in the name of environmentalism; that the polar ice caps will melt and the only beings that will survive will be Kevin Costner-esque mermen; that America will never get it; that the Texas-sized island of discarded plastic will crash into California, killing everyone in its path; hat my children will never eat a real strawberry; that my children will never grow old; that I will never grow old because I will melt. That we are on the brink of an environmental apocalypse
Pat Marvenko Smith, The Four Horsemen
Thanks a lot guys.
I didn’t even have the option of taking a green pill of a black pill.
Okay so maybe I signed up for the class.
But how was I supposed to know it would actually make me care. Now, when my mind idles, I think of carbon footprints, how wasteful everything is and if i should start training myself to breath underwater.
There is one thing, however, that I’m not afraid of. I’m not afraid that I won’t be heard. I’ve spent the last four years constructing a giant megaphone that I can use to scream to the world.
And, by golly, people will listen.
I can’t promise that I will forever and always preach the gospel of green. But I will do my damnedest to save the world.
Thanks.
Sincerely,
Travis Brown
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Travis, You voice is so strong, I am thrilled you know you will be heard. I am a firm believer that everyone can and should be heard, sometimes it just takes awhile to find the right audience. And sometimes that audience is one’s parents or pets. But it is extremely important for us all to speak our truths while holding others in compassion - and you have done that well. And you have recognized that truths are multiple.
Comment by j500 April 29, 2008 @ 12:59 pmYou took the green pill the minute you registered for class…
Simran
Sometimes I have some of those similar feelings. The world is just going to come crashing down on us, but how do we stop that? I’m only one person, you’re only one person, we are only class. I’d be concerned if anybody left this class not caring…especially because it affects all of us. You should try to save the world…everybody should in their own way.
-Dena
Comment by denah April 29, 2008 @ 1:29 pmHow about this, everyone IS in their own way. No shoulds, just kind of doing it and being it. I don’t think most people set out to do harm. If we at least start by assuming the best, we are often surprised by how people show up and what they can accomplish.
Comment by j500 April 29, 2008 @ 2:34 pmSimran
When you think about everything we have discussed this semester, it scares the hell out of me too. What also scares the hell out of me is that I actually CARE now.
You’re right, who knows what will happen in the future. But at least we DO know that we are being heard on some level.
-Sarah N
Comment by snelson33 April 30, 2008 @ 8:59 amTravis,
Comment by julianat April 30, 2008 @ 5:50 pmI think your post is very interesting, I’ve definitely had the same sentiments, and am glad that I am not alone. It means something that you came into this class not expecting as much change and are leaving with much more on your mind. Although ignorance may seem like bliss, it is important that you are conscious of your actions and that you are willing to make a change and have your voice be heard. One mind will change at a time and this world can be changed!
-Juliana