Love this: “Gratitude…for the fact we are alive at the same point in history.” :)
Just read in Lessons From The Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth by Kate Schapira:
“…the truth that all of us are parts of nature affecting one another matters profoundly. It reminds us that ALL landscapes, ALL ecosystems, are worth tending to and caring for – not just those that are ‘pristine’ or lush or used recreationally by wealthy people.”
Thanks for the post. It resonated. I don't feel conflicted by my gratitude though. I think the less fortunate if you could ask them generally would say, just do it, don't worry, you need it and you're lucky enough to be able to have it / experience it, your pity won't change that, and assuming whatever it is you are grateful for is sustainable, they'd be right.
Great article. I also think it helps to reframe “gratitude” as “appreciation”. Sounds more neutral as gratitude implies there’s someone or something that you owe it to?
Oooh i love this perspective Sue, i like the lack of owning in appreciation. But then i guess in gratitude for the earth, perhaps we do owe it something, to take care of it?
Love this: “Gratitude…for the fact we are alive at the same point in history.” :)
Just read in Lessons From The Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth by Kate Schapira:
“…the truth that all of us are parts of nature affecting one another matters profoundly. It reminds us that ALL landscapes, ALL ecosystems, are worth tending to and caring for – not just those that are ‘pristine’ or lush or used recreationally by wealthy people.”
Thanks Sid!! Oh no, another book i am now eager to read!!
Very well said!
thank you :)
Thanks for the post. It resonated. I don't feel conflicted by my gratitude though. I think the less fortunate if you could ask them generally would say, just do it, don't worry, you need it and you're lucky enough to be able to have it / experience it, your pity won't change that, and assuming whatever it is you are grateful for is sustainable, they'd be right.
I like this perspective, thanks Adam. :)
Great article. I also think it helps to reframe “gratitude” as “appreciation”. Sounds more neutral as gratitude implies there’s someone or something that you owe it to?
Oooh i love this perspective Sue, i like the lack of owning in appreciation. But then i guess in gratitude for the earth, perhaps we do owe it something, to take care of it?