All the hype about LiveEarth on 7/7/07

In a way I think it is great that millions or billions are united against climate change. On the other hand I have to ask myself. Is this really true? People come to an event like this for different reasons. They might like the music. They might think it is cool. Just change your light bulb. That is all OK. But we should not be blinded by numbers.

Those who do want to change the world to be a better place are still a few. Those who are mostly or completely ignorant are still the majority.

There is s low train coming

Lets hope it gets faster and those who just jump on the train are getting serious about it all. I thought I put up a list of what everyone can do to make a start if they care.

1. Buy local food and vegetables
2. Buy organic food, inform yourself what really is organic and what is just a marketing trick
3. Use your bike or walk instead of using the car
4. Build community, get together with like minded people, share resources
5. Become a better person, value all life, be kind to those you encounter, give a helping hand, share a smile
6. Quit your job. Find a job that is fulfilling, for your soul, for the environment
7. Eat balanced and healthy
8. Connect with God. Find a way to have a spiritual life. Are you a body with a soul or a soul with a body?
9. Be compassionate. Don't expect that everyone is doing what you do. Make room for growth. Allow differences.
10. Speak out. Don't take all injustices without speaking up. Speak up for the environment, for those who need your help.
11. Fly less. Or don't fly at all. This is the most destructive way to travel.
12. Enjoy the simple life. Find joy in nature, in the birds around you, the children or anyone you come in contact with. Celebrate the mystery of life.
13. Give things away. Give away what you don't need. Goodwill or Salvation army. Or to the recycling center
14. Recycle. Collect your trash and recycle what you can
15. Upgrade instead of new. Use your computer longer, get more ram to make it last another year or so. Donate your old computer to a school when you have to buy a new one.
16. Compost and garden yourself. You can get a lot of satisfaction out of gardening. Start small and simple.
17. Read more. Turn the TV of. Read something. Talk to people about what you know. Share your thoughts, concerns, dreams
18. Research. The Internet is full of gems. Find a documentary. Use google video. You would be surprised what you can find.
19. Donate. Give something to a higher course. Other people do lots of things to help the world. Give them your support.
20. Buy second hand stuff. Cloth or any other things.
21. Use nature as example. Let vines grow on the South side of your house, make natural shade. Use more natural cooling and heating.

I am sure I missed lots of things and some things are easier for one person and harder for others. Just start somewhere.