All you can do is your best. You can encourage the same in others. You can admit your mistakes and those of your ancestors. You can learn from them, and help however you can. I’ll do the same. I promise.

You are young and have a rich future ahead of you. I am retired and aiming for a high quality of cultural life and comfort with whatever time remains to me. I do not want to see a world whose elders sacrifice your future for their short-term needs and personal gain. So it’s up to you and me to speak out.

This is just the beginning. It’s the accrual of little seeds of change that will lead to the tree of revolution.

I now feel less overwhelmed and powerless, and I am determined to fight for our planet and your future.

Anytime I’m at the crossroads of life, I pray that I, or anyone else in the same position, will keep you in mind, and try to shape a world that’s the best possible for you.

As I sit here and write to you, I’d like to share with you something more horrifying than a few boos – our current home, Earth.

As consumers, it is our duty to protest and force companies to be greener and avoid environmental damage, whether they are from the food industry or from any other production industry. It’s about time we start thinking greener.

Since my two daughters emerged into this world, all of my tomorrows have become more dear.

Maya, my love, I promise to be courageous. I promise that when I face a decision, I will think of how it will impact you and your future. I promise that I’ll also step outside my individual decisions and add my weight to the forces that shift culture and systems.

For the pale blue dot we live on, a precious beauty, I try to help.