It's the end of the world as we know it.
It's the end of the world as we know it.
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine.
Most of us know the refrain if not most of the lyrics to this R.E.M. song. But what is it that's changing our world so much and so quickly? It's us - our attitudes and behaviors, likes and dislikes, virtues and vices, triumphs and failures. All of these effect the way our world is and what it is becoming.
Just as our world can be changed in a negative way by one person, one group of people, one corporation, one nation - so too can it be changed in a positive way.
We know a world in many ways that is dying - our planet's natural resources are vanishing, our ozone layer is depleating, violence and terrorism are growing, and our rain forests are disappearing.
Let's make a pact this summer that we are going to end this way of viewing the world. Let's be our brother's keeper - our planet's keeper. As we are relaxing this summer, why not do things that will help our planet, our neighbors, and those most in need. What can we do?
- Recycle [paper, plastic, glass, aluminum, toner cartridges]
- Plant a tree [in your yard, your neighborhood park]
- Clean up a park [get involved in summer clean sweeps]
- Volunteer with a homeless organization or soup kitchen [help those in need http://www.bridgesoutreach.org/ - http://www.shelteroursisters.org/ - http://www.cfanj.org/ ]
- Volunteer at a local animal shelter to help pets find homes with loving families
- Tutor smaller/younger children
- Coach a team
- Plant a garden in your back yard - grow your own produce
- PRAY - we are our planet's keeper - our brother's keeper - our sister's keeper.
JUST GET INVOLVED. Make this summer vacation a memorible one for you and for those that you serve. You really can make a difference.
