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I had a random thought.
What will we do if we suddenly go into another ice age?
-freaks out-
-runs around in panicked circles-

That's a good way to live too.
Except...
We're setting up a world that's nearly broken for our children.
We actually have a chance to fix it.
But at the rate the Earth is 'deteriorating', or at least from our point of view, by the time the next generation comes about to even be old enough to try to fix the world, it'll be too late.
Unfortunately, that's the way it is.
And so we'd better save it now...
Especially considering that all these wonderful species will go up in flames (or in ice cubes) if we keep on going on the way we do.
Reminds of the series...Pretties, Uglies, Specials, Extras.
They have a world population of...a lot less.
Their cities are totally high-tech and environmentally-friendly.
The old world, which they call the "Rusty world" <--wonder where that name came from XD is almost completely dead...because someone released an oil-based pathogen that ignites upon contact with oxygen.
I hope that doesn't happen to us. o.o
Or something like that.
We should be able to solve our problems without killing off 3/4 of the population.
Oh yeah!
So we were talking about World Wars...and overpopulation...and it's like, hey, which one is worse?

I'd say both! Both are bad for the world and people. World Wars devastate nations and overpopulation makes it harder for people in developing nations. Not enough resources for everyone, esp since the U.S. has the majority of resources and supplies compared to everyone else. Its an ongoing debate, especially with our recession in the economy, the threat of global warming and losing fuel cells. Its enough to make your head spin, we can't think about it all the time or we panick.

LOTS of little magics we can do. Live green. Urge our restaurants and our stores and our schools and our homes to have recycling bins. Support and study the sciences that will come up with solutions. Simple things can make a difference. I'm appalled at all the cafe style restaurants I eat in that have high quality plastic thrown away, and I can write quiet letters to their corporate owners and management.

And on the esoteric yet practical side, be kind to one another. Discharge distress responsibly and teach others how to do it. Work with groups like Ubuntu, a non-profit organization which focuses on mind-body issues, specifically health and well-being, and the effects of stress, trauma and compassion fatigue. They seek to increase awareness of the global and local impact of these issues, build a sense of community, and encourage living a more fully embodied life.

Ubuntu [ubuntu] n. South African: Humanity or fellow feeling; kindness.
Ubuntu is very difficult to render into a Western language. When we want to give high praise to someone we say, "Yu u nobuntu"; "Hey, so-and-so has ubuntu." Then you are generous, you are hospitable, you are friendly and caring and compassionate. You share what you have. It is to say, "My humanity is caught up, is inextricably bound up, in what is yours."... Ubuntu says, "A person is a person through other persons."

I met David Bertolli, a former priest and soldier who is looking at what can be done to discharge emotions safely in stadiums full of people, not just one to one. He travels to Darfur, to Rwanda, to Iraq. Because I see what's happening as the result of our relationship to each other as well as to the environment. http://www.livingubuntu.org/events/


Look at this video of Severn Suzuki, a 13 year old speaking at the Earth Summit in Rio De Janeiro in 1992 for Eco, a group of 12 and 13 year old, urging the delegates to wake up and help.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAedbD2pIwY

And with Japanese subtitles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2g473JWAEg&NR=1


Most of all recognize when panic comes up, it's a part of you urging you to do SOMETHING. Fear vs a feeling of helplessness = panic. Take a breath. (It doesn't have to be a big one). Think - what can I do? Panic is tailor made to inspire a Ravenclaw to positive action. Doesn't matter if you're a little kid or not. And those old enough to vote - pick a candidate whose words and deeds reflect a caring and a priority for the environment.

I can't spend as much time on Gaia, with recuperating and the projects I have out in the real world, as I'd like to. That's why I need the mods and prefects and you to be helpful to one another. But when you ask and talk about global and planetary events, and help with things at home too, I'm very proud to know y'all! --LHH

"Wit beyond measure...
Oh noes! It's different again!

Since we are on the topic did anyone else participate in Earth hour tonight?

I will never ever ever stop loving Luna's avatar. I'm attached to Mythic Hair, although my better judgement tells me I have Elemental Hair.

I'm not girly, yet not tomboyish. March 30... and I'm still putting off on the events. Bad me.

How is everyone? (For everyone who is in some form of school, when are your exams?)

"Wit beyond measure...