Living with rose-colored glasses, just a bit, is not a bad thing. I now have a good attitude toward Gaia. I don't see a world coming apart like I used to, but a world that can heal. We can try to see the goodness in the world and try to radiate that goodness, which shines on others like a domino affect. I am not ignorate as to the problems of the world, but complaining about it doesn't help much-as much as I probably do my fair share of that, too!
With a president (W. Bush) who could care less on environmental issues (look at Texas) I truely feel that Gaia herself is trying to get our attention. And it is working! More and more are people realizing what they will not have if the very dirt we live and the very air we breath is contaminated. The Goddess, by any name you call her, is crying out and asking us to remember when we knew we were a part of nature. I say the word 'remember' because, it is there inside us, as it was in our past lives, as it was in men and women of ancient times. In a world that does not honor the left side (right-brain) we must go back and remember our true selves. Only then do we truely feel free. When we come to realize the Goddess is inside us we will feel an enlightenment like never before! Then you will come to want to help Gaia, because then you will know SHE is part of YOU! And you want to help you and your children, right?
Everyone has their own idea on how to save the Earth. Some folks don't eat meat, in protest of America using 80% of it's grain to feed cows and pigs...grain which could be better served to the poor in America and other countries. That is an action I admire. I was vegitarian for 18 months for the reason above, however....I missed my meat, and as much as I love to eat healthy, let's just say the tofu wasn't doing it for me! I wanted my burger! Well, I buy organic as much as I possibly can and to this day do not eat much meat at all.
The point I am making here is there is no wrong way or right way to serve Gaia..there are just ways...and you can pick a way that suits you. What concerns you the most? The forest? Everglades or factory farming? Can't find the time to help, yet want to donate money to a worthy charity? Go for it!
True, we can't do it all. But people who succeed do not have that attitude either. Set an example for your children and get out there!! Voluntering your time is also so self-fullfilling because your aura, your energy will GLOW knowing you are giving up your time for other living creatures who can not help themselves against mankind. Instead of being on the PS2 (which I love!) you are out saving that old Grandfather tree before it is torn away to make room for that needed mini-mall, or clearing a beach for the turtles when they nest. You will find you do not do it for the Karma, or blessings that will come in abundance, but because of the spirit of the Gods residing in you, are filling you with such joy, because that is how they feel, knowing that you care. The Earth also notices good and bad energies like any person. The more we give, I really do believe the more She will continue to care for us and our children for generations.
I wanted to find some ways to help you get started on becoming a true Earth Steward, a supporter of our Mother and Goddess, Gaia. No matter what tradition you follow, this is part of your faith, no one is separate from her. When you help her, you help yourself. If some of this sounds obvious, I am wanting to start from the beginning.
Blessings, Teressa
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