RESTLESS
/I am restless, and I really don’t understand why.
Is it because tragic world events disrupt and disturb an otherwise peaceful day?
Is it because news of global warming and the environmental consequences dim my outlook?
Is it because many of the world leaders’ words hurt, divide and confuse?
I am restless, and I am beginning to understand why.
When I see the tears and hear the cries of agony on the news, I can feel their pain.
When I read the global warming research and see the environmental protests on the television, I feel the urgency to act now.
When I hear the speeches and read the social media of our world leaders, I shake my head in disbelief.
No wonder I am restless. The world is restless. But what I am to do?
Who am I to stop the tragedies; the hatred?
Who am I to stop the environmental practices that compromise our future?
Who am I to change the views of our world leaders from isolation to unity and peace?
I am restless, and I now know why. I will remain restless, and the world will remain restless, until…
We put aside our hatred by forgiving the past and letting go of the pain.
We act locally and globally to respect our environment and nurture our climate as if we were with a loved one in the hospital who is reaching out to hold our hand.
We must become the leaders we are meant to be by embracing those that are disenfranchised, lonely, and forgotten with our kindness, compassion and love.
I am, for now, restless.
Until Next Friday,
Photo: Jökulsárlón, Iceland by Roxanne Desgagnés on Unsplash