There is a lot of talk that exists. My own voice saying all the many things I would like to do, as if by simply saying it, it will come to fruition. And, then there is the naysayers. The naysayers are the ones that doubt your potential or the reality of what could happen, by saying all the horrible things that can and will happen if you aim high---outcomes that will most likely never come about.
Well, I moving on, past those talkers and it feels good. It feels right. Ahhh, freedom.
I am completely obsessed with consuming just about everything in this world, from coffee to shoes. I never thought of myself as a huge spender or someone who is focused on buying things. But, I am.
This realization has begun to sink in this past week, and as I started to read Serve God, Save the Planet. A great read, especially for those who like to look at being environmentally friendly in conjunction with their belief in God. The book is written well and is great at pointing out where we flaw in being poor supporters of the beauty that this planet offers.
Anyhow, hopefully, I'm on the road to living a more sustainable existence.
(Note that I say this only an hour after buying a backpack, the most expensive one I have ever purchased. But, this backpack will teach me how to hike, climb, enjoy God's beautiful planet, and be a true outdoors woman, right? It's funny how we buy things to make us feel a certain way. I'm not sure advertisers really need to work that hard, it doesn't take much to convince us.)
Despite my little deviation from the point, if I use and keep this pack around until there's nothing left of it, then I am in fact on the road to sustainable living.
There is a commercial building that was just built across from our apartment complex. It has been sitting there for a few months with no tenants. Now, perhaps someone is waiting in the wings to move in, or there are still a few touches to add on the inside, but I don't think so. Vehicles rarely grace the presence of the black asphalt poured out over what used to be a mixture of prairie grass and wild flowers.
Why do people continue to build here? It's too much already. I just saw a sign next to this vacant building that advertises more buildings to be built for commercial use. Why not fill the first building before building more?... well, I do know why, and it makes me mad when people can't see beyond their own financial gain.
I'm reminded about the sad state of building without ethical or global concern everytime I go to and from our apartment.
