Anyone who has been reading my blog for a while knows that I used to write an article every now and then in the category of ‘Caring for the Planet’. I haven’t done that in a long time, although I do think about it often. The fact that we are in a global crisis of […]
Dear human being, you are needed
Hello, my dear. I would like to talk to you. I want you to know how I feel, the sadness about what we are doing to ourselves and our beautiful planet. Not because I want to make you feel bad, but because I want so badly for you to join me in resisting the course […]
How do we come out of this perfect storm?
There are so many things so terribly wrong at the moment, I am torn between two mindsets. Part of me feels it is my duty to keep me well informed about these intolerable situations and to inform other people who are not yet aware of them. But that gives me a lot of frustration. And […]
The road forward is best taken on foot
The latest documentary by Michael Moore “Planet of the Humans” is stirring up quite some dust. It is responded to with indignation. We feel cheated. How despicable is it if companies, under the banner of the transition to clean, green energy that is supposed to mitigate our massive impact on Earth, end up doing just […]
Less is the new more
Minimalism is often seen as a way to simplify your life. Fewer belongings means less stress and more free time. It does indeed work that way. But that explanation is very focused on the “me”. Minimalism is also a dire necessity. If we want to survive as a species, we must drastically reduce our consumption, […]
Viewing tips for a better life
‘I have never been what you call a crying man’ Stephen King, 11/22/63 I am also not someone who readily cries. Sometimes this is tricky, because there are times when I want to show how sad I am for someone. But the tears don’t come. This could give the impression that I am cold hearted, […]