Today is Earth Day and I wish each and everyone of you a wonderful day!

It is no secret that our planet is more fragile than ever before since humans have inhabited it.  And so on this day I ask you just to reflect, even if it is for a few minutes on what this planet means to you.  Amidst all the species going extinct each day (yes each day), and amidst all the pollution of water and air, there is hope.

The hope that I see, is first of all that we have this day called “Earth Day” where many people and organizations try to bring awareness and education to others on the topic of the health of our Earth.  Secondly, even though there are still many, many people out there who choose to ignore what our planet is going through, there are also many people who are waking up each day to the reality of what human actions have done to this planet we call home.

One thing that always boggles my mind is that most of us in the Western world live in a nice house or apartment and we obsess about cleaning it and keeping it nice because we are its inhabitants.  So how come we do not see the connection when it comes to our planet? We would not throw around garbage inside of our homes, why do we throw it around on our planet? We are after all inhabiting this planet just like our home.  The thing is though, that you can lose a  home and build a new one, if we lose this planet, unfortunately we cannot build a new one.

Here is some more food for thought:

It was this past weekend that I was watching a video where a nutritional doctor in talking about diet and eating meat, stated “when all the fish are gone by the time your children grow up, and they look back at pictures and ask what happened to these amazing creatures, what will our answer be – they are gone because of a simple thing like the way they tasted?” Sounds sad, no?  But if you look now at how many of us act in exactly this way when it comes to eating meat/fish, that is what we are saying. We seem to be unable to deny ourselves these organisms just because we claim “they taste good”.  So for such a small and really not beneficial in the long run thing , are we really willing to wipe out entire species? I think that is something to ponder on today too.

There are many activities and ideas one can do and participate in for Earth Day, and whatever you choose, may the satisfaction of your actions be all the thanks that you need.  And may this day move you to a greater responsibility and accountability when it comes to our planet through all your words and actions.

In today’s times, I personally do not think we can afford one day to think and do something for the Earth, but incorporate a new way of living that is in line with healing our Earth, every day!

HAPPY EARTH DAY!

*Photograph provided by JohnLeGear

About the author:
Evita Ochel, B.Sc., B.Ed., CHN - is a certified holistic nutritionist, biologist, educator, writer, researcher and speaker in the areas of health, science and holistic wellness. She is a nutritional science expert and her teaching and writing focus on natural, wholesome, plant-based and organic nutrition to achieve optimal health and longevity. Learn more about Evita Ochel or Follow Evita Ochel on Twitter.