Bette Reese once said, “If you think you’re too small to be effective, you have never been in bed with a mosquito.” We have all known those nights…
But, in times like these, sometimes we do wonder how can we be effective, how can we help, how can we make a difference for our world? We just experienced personal resurrection several weeks ago—at Easter. But we didn’t really talk much about the crucifixion and resurrection of the planet. It is fitting since it is Earth Day on Monday, April 22nd.
We know that our planetary community is faced with an onslaught of environmental problems—over population, acid rain, and toxic waste, to name a few, with the most critical—unchecked global warming. For 65 million years, there has not been this kind of destruction—not since the dinosaurs—and that was most likely a meteor, not Western civilization technology. We are losing countless species every year. Technology has been such a gift, but also it has created a huge dark shadow, showing up as both greed and incredible isolation, along with violence in our society.
And yet, even with all of the chaos appearing in the world, there is a daily resurrection going on through all of the countless acts of compassion, knowing our oneness, and the efforts of the many individuals and groups who are making a difference. That is where our focus needs to be.
Our Mother Earth provides so many blessings and wonders for us. On this Earth Day, pause and ask yourself, “What can I do to bless the earth today…and every day?” Then take an action, no matter how small it might be. One person multiplied can transform the world.
Love & blessings,
Rev. Kathy