For a whole lot of reasons (*gestures widely*), my climate anxiety is elevated today, so I picked up my copy of Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility and opened it in search of some grounding wisdom. I found that in Gloria Walton’s essay “Shared Solutions Are Our Greatest Hope and Strength.”
Capitalistic values have promoted individualistic mindsets and made us believe our resources are finite and competitive. But that doesn’t have to be our reality. We have the power to tap into abundance and collaboration. It’s our collective responsibility to envision and create the world we want together. We need bold, sustainable solutions that benefit many, not just the few. We can also hold community and grassroots values that nurture a regenerative, healthy, and equitable planet–the values that connect us to our family, our communities, and ultimately to each other.
Yes, yes, and yes!
Wild Rose. June 16, 2023
And now I’m off to continue drafting my middle grade novel centered on a bold and sustainable solution that will benefit many, not just the few.
Tracy Abell 
Thanks for sharing this idea..Anita
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Thank you, Anita, for reading the post. Much appreciated.
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Your post reminds me of the concept of the theology of abundance. It fits so well with the need for hopefulness and not getting overwhelmed by bad news.
https://www.christiancentury.org/article/2012-01/liturgy-abundance-myth-scarcity
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Thank you so much for sharing this, Jasper. We definitely have been trained to believe there’s not enough for all rather than an abundance we can share. Wishing you a beautiful day.
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That doesn’t mean we should ignore the devastation being done to the environment. That’s driven by greed which leads to scarcity.
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Absolutely agree, Jasper!
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