the law of reciprocity

i have been noticing recently that the "go green" trend has been winding down. al gore's "an inconvenient truth" was nearly four years ago and the buzz about climate change has not only worn off, but society has gone back to debating whether or not we are in a climate crisis at all. which stance anyone sides with is quite frankly irrelevant, the truth is, whether convenient or not, we still have a planet to care for; not because it is in possible peril, but because respecting our home is the right way to live.

it was only a short time ago recycling t-shirts were flying off the shelves, but now that the green fashion trend is a thing of the immediate past, the meaning of the movement is nearly gone as well. it breaks my heart. recycling is not now, nor has it ever been a fashion statement. it is not something to practice out of fear our planet is going to melt. taking care of Earth in the most basic ways should just be the standard. not because we are living in fear, but because we are living with respect. the love and admiration that was ignited in us all just four years ago is and was a beautiful thing. and it should be sustained, because regardless of whether or not you think al gore was full of bologna, trash on the ground is unsightly, plastic bottles can be used to create new, and your planet does nothing but bring you beauty at no cost to you.

when you sit on the beach with your sweetheart and watch the sunset, take a walk through the park with your pup, or make the trip to finally see the grand canyon with your own two eyes, thank the Earth for allowing you these pleasures. i won't beat a dead horse, you know how to give thanks.

maintain reciprocity with the planet that we call home, because she doesn't know how to stop giving, so it's only fair that we give back, regardless of if it's trendy or not.

love, madeline