I love this. Lucky for us, progress makes it easier than ever before.
Progress allows us to do more from less. At this very moment, in my pocket, I have a radio, compass, maps, encyclopedia, flashlight, music collection, internet browser, ruler, camera, video camera, address book, calendar, access to millions of ebooks, audiobooks, calculator, video player, phone, video phone, weather forecast, credit cards, gift cards, bank account, investment accounts, scanner, fax machine, car keys…just to name a few.
We can be abundant without overusing the Earth’s resources.
I believe so, too, and the progress matters. Now, if we could just get it to go beyond our cell phones and into solar, wind, electric tools, EVs, etc. that give us a good life yet reduce emissions.
I am grateful for this post, and your reflection on ‘Braiding Sweetgrass’. Thank you for presenting an ‘interior’ experience related to the abundance that the earth offers all sentient beings. This experience of gratitude is always available for all of us.
Indeed, Kevin, it is always available. It's like it sits there waiting for us... always. It is up to us to see, receive, and engage. And without this inner aspect, we will never really touch abundance within the climate milieu we currently find ourselves living in.
I love this. Lucky for us, progress makes it easier than ever before.
Progress allows us to do more from less. At this very moment, in my pocket, I have a radio, compass, maps, encyclopedia, flashlight, music collection, internet browser, ruler, camera, video camera, address book, calendar, access to millions of ebooks, audiobooks, calculator, video player, phone, video phone, weather forecast, credit cards, gift cards, bank account, investment accounts, scanner, fax machine, car keys…just to name a few.
We can be abundant without overusing the Earth’s resources.
I believe so, too, and the progress matters. Now, if we could just get it to go beyond our cell phones and into solar, wind, electric tools, EVs, etc. that give us a good life yet reduce emissions.
Tony,
I am grateful for this post, and your reflection on ‘Braiding Sweetgrass’. Thank you for presenting an ‘interior’ experience related to the abundance that the earth offers all sentient beings. This experience of gratitude is always available for all of us.
Indeed, Kevin, it is always available. It's like it sits there waiting for us... always. It is up to us to see, receive, and engage. And without this inner aspect, we will never really touch abundance within the climate milieu we currently find ourselves living in.