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| I just finished watching, not one of, but the most harrowing documentary I have ever seen. It is not for the faint-hearted or anyone who would prefer not to know the truth about the future of human civilisation. I think, deep down, most of us already understand what is at stake, but each and every one of us will also hold onto hope that we can see our way through this predicament...as I did, at least, until today. Climate change is not the only problem we face, and this doco shows the graphic reality of what the future holds. I must admit, it was hard to watch, pretty much throughout, and, if you do decide to watch it, it will be hard for you to. That is unless you can find a way to deny the story it tells and hold onto hope. Spoiler alert...unlike most Hollywood productions, there is no happy ending. In fact, the ending is the most difficult thing to see. You can put your head in the sand and pretend that things are not going to get as bad as this doco claims it might...and I wouldn't blame you one little bit if you did. In some ways, I wish I hadn't watched it either. But, I don't believe in avoiding the truth, and as I said, most people will already see the writing is on the wall. The inevitable outcomes that our lifestyles create, by taking without thought the unsustainable resources this planet cannot continue to provide...and yet, we still expect that it will go on forever. https://youtu.be/Zk11vI-7czE?si=2WMB9NJLJ6iPj3dZ This is the link for an interview with Jeff Gibbs and Michael Moore, once the shit hit the fan. https://youtu.be/Bop8x24G_o0?si=oZ7FTCK9kBGhveTC |
| Facing our fears only to discover they weren't as frightening as we thought... Achieving our goals, but continuing to look upwards... Performing random acts of kindness where no one knows but us... Waking up in the morning and taking that first breath... Embracing the fact that one day, we will no longer be here... Watching children play and hearing their laughter... Giving generously... Receiving graciously... Being honest with one's self, even if that may cause us pain... Being honest with others, even if that may cause them pain... Maintaining integrity as a core value... A healthy body and mind... Meeting new people, and the moment we realise we are having a positive effect on their life... Listening to music... Learning about and discovering new things that we didn't know about yesterday... Loving each and every person for who they are, rather than judging them on how we might perceive them to be... Forgiving to the best of our ability, no matter how hard that may be... Travelling to new places and immersing ourselves in everything that culture has to offer... Falling in love... Being in love... Love... Being true to your own beliefs... Helping those who are unable to help themselves... Looking for the positives in every situation... Sleeping in fresh sheets when they haven't been changed in months... Expressing that which is in our souls through the medium of writing... Caring about others, even if we feel they don't deserve it... Being selfless... Having the wisdom to understand the difference between taking what we need and being selfish... Living for today... Humility... Listening to and hearing what others have to say... Being assertive, even if it risks losing those closest to us... The quiet times... Being with people... Being on our own... Resisting the urge to speak... Overcoming our demons... Giving ourselves credit when it's due... Saying and meaning yes or no without hesitation... Finding the courage to make a stand when we didn't know we could... Smiling at people and seeing them smile back... Accepting we can only control our own actions... Crying without shame... And so much more. |
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