My mistake was thinking I needed to give you more to be a good Mom. Recently your aunt asked me what my favorite toy was growing up. I gulped, I didn’t have one- it was the outdoors, sliding down a ravine of leaves with my Dad, skiing and camping. Today is October 12th, 2021 and I am still going to be giving you a lot, it’s going to look a little different – love, experiences, education and a healthy planet.

Tonight at bedtime, you asked, seemingly out of nowhere, “why are the glaciers disappearing?”

I tried to teach you of the importance of being satisfied with what you had within your hands.

I do wish to contribute as much as I can, maybe even start a ripple effect, where other people will start taking action too and inspire other people too.

I believe this fusion of ecology and economy backed by the digital technology is our great achievement.

The world is changing and it is happening fast.

The road I learned to ride my bike on, the field where I kicked my first soccer ball, and the park I ate my first ice cream cone at, could all be gone.

Awareness is key. Learning about this issue can seem like a small effort compared to other actions, but it’s the most important.

A culture of consumption is the reason that my world faces such an ecological crisis, it is both necessary and proper to address the fundamental mindsets that have created such a destructive culture.