Pursuit of Change
"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth." - Muhammad Ali
Do what is right.
This is an important lesson that most parents and world religions teach each of us at an early age. Yet in pursuing the extrinsic, this most valuable of moral codes is among the first laid upon our sacrificial altar for material gain.
What do I mean by “right”? In a planetary context, it means proper human stewardship. Earth is not just a material resource; IT IS OUR HOME. Earth is not here for us to use and dispose of. Earth is necessary for life.
Life, all life has the unequivocal right to THRIVE.
As an academic, a scientist, an activist, a father, and a citizen of Earth, I will apply my skills and energies to disrupt the degenerative 20th-century status quo of exploitation and to help usher in a new harmonic living future of respect, justice, and equity through stewardship.
If you agree, how may I serve you?
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The Power for Change
The technologies, expertise, and financial resources to shift from an exploitative way of life to a regenerative one already exist. The tools for this transformation are within our reach, and the democratic systems capable of guiding these changes are widespread across the globe. What is missing is the collective will to act. Now is the time to commit—our future depends on it.
The Wisdom for Change
Life
3.8 billion years of evolution have endowed all living beings with the wisdom to thrive in balance with nature. This knowledge teaches us resilience, cooperation, and interconnectedness.
Indigenous
The ancient wisdom of Indigenous peoples reminds us that caretaking is not a choice but a responsibility rooted in harmony with all forms of life.
Justice
True justice extends beyond human societies; it means restoring balance in ecosystems, ensuring that all living beings can flourish without exploitation or harm.
Equity
Equity recognizes the intrinsic value of all species, ensuring fair access to resources for the well-being of both humanity and the broader web of life.
Diversity
Diversity is nature’s strength. From ecosystems to societies, it fosters resilience, adaptability, and long-term survival in a changing world.Inclusion
Inclusion means embracing the interconnectedness of all life and recognizing that we are part of a vast community of beings with shared stakes in the future.
The Agency of Change
Congregate
Gather diverse voices to foster meaningful discussions and understand local issues and concerns. Together, create actionable plans that reflect the needs of the entire community.
Commit
Once a plan is in place, follow through with determination and collective effort. True change happens when we are united in purpose and action.
Communicate
Share your successes and the strategies that worked. You empower others to create positive change in their communities by spreading knowledge.
The Strength of Change
Hope is the force that keeps us moving forward, even in the face of great uncertainty. It reminds us that transformation is possible and already happening in communities worldwide. With hope as our guide, we have the strength to envision and build a future where all life thrives.
Traversal
“The time for the healing of the wounds has come. The moment to bridge the chasms that divide us has come. The time to build is upon us.”
Nelson Mandela
"Here we are, the most clever species ever to have lived. So how is it we can destroy the only planet we have?"
Dr. Jane Goodall
“All those who are around me are the bridge to my success, so they are all important.”
Manny Pacquiao
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”
Barack Obama
“Let’s build bridges, not walls.”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
"If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough."
Dr. Albert Einstein
"Adults keep saying we owe it to the young people, to give them hope, but I don’t want your hope. I don’t want you to be hopeful. I want you to panic. I want you to feel the fear I feel every day. I want you to act. I want you to act as you would in a crisis. I want you to act as if the house is on fire, because it is.”
Greta Thunberg
"Around us, life bursts with miracles--a glass of water, a ray of sunshine, a leaf, a caterpillar, a flower, laughter, raindrops. If you live in awareness, it is easy to see miracles everywhere."
Thich Nhat Hanh