But being truthful, I know we are not yet on the path that will lead to the change that is needed; but it is visible.

I am doing this to protect you, the food, water, air and biodiversity of a country that I love.

If we could all slow down, look around and connect: with each other, the Earth, the sky, the plants and rocks and animals, then maybe we can all remember to treat everyone and everything with respect and live in love.

I am a better person because of you, and I want the world to be a better place for you.

We as the human race are smarter than this struggle at hand and need to rise above large corporate interests and confusion on this topic.

Last week I took you to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline.

I am writing this message to you guys. When I look outside my window today, I see a beautiful world that others and myself call “home sweet home.” The trees glimmering in warm sunlight, the air stirring a cool breeze, and the water flowing down rivers are parts of our home Mother Earth.