Jeff Owens wrote poetry to live by. Thank you. That's a keeper. I would
only add that assuming our species will fail long-term need not make our
present life worse.
> If we think the problem is too large
> it is.
> If we think the problem can be solved
> it can.
>
> If we spend all our time discussing problems, eventually
> the discussion becomes more important than the problem.
>
> Words by themselves do not create a sustainable future
> Money can not buy a sustainable future
> Votes by themselves do not build a sustainable future
> Eventually we have to live it, and then it happens.
>
> Goals are important, but it is the journey
> that dominates our life.
>
> Sustainability isn't totally in the hands of others.
> Sustainability doesn't depend upon our science.
> We don't need a perfect vision for the future.
> Assuming we will fail does not make our life better.
> We don't need to fight battles or force others to change.
> What we can do is look for simple positive actions.
> Small actions are the only component of change, even big change.
