Why live ecologically?
I think it was Skye who wrote saying fear motivated many
people to think about ecology. There is fear of crisis,
fear of ecological disasters, and that future generations are in
trouble. So... i listed some problems and looked to see if my
responses were motivated by fear.
What resulted was a very positive view of the world. Maybe
others will see this differently, but i concluded our
choices as individuals can be empowering and enjoyable.
Problem Possible Response Benefit
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Consumption conservation, cost savings, developing
and Garbage alternative pleasures healthy pleasures.
Global Climate Energy conservation. cost savings
Change Local energy harvest. security and self reliance.
Unhealthy reduce media intrusion enjoy life more. Become
communications (advertising/immersion) self directed, wealthy.
Money as major define happiness and feel better about self.
pleasure study role of money less stress and more free
time.
Frustration & action directed small acts build optimism
helplessness at individual life and lead to big results.
Cultural views work at partnership increases self reliance
of nature with nature rather than and harmony with surroundings
domination.
Population Small Family Less pressure to produce
income. More time for
self and worthy causes.
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Jeff Owens ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Zone 7, http://www.teleport.com/~kowens
Underground house, solar energy, reduced consumption, no TV
