It’s a long list.
When was the last time you stopped to think about the miracle of life? We breathe. We drink. We eat. We’re on autopilot. After those early science lessons fade from memory, we rarely question where it all comes from.
The Earth is the provider of everything we depend on. There’s no second planet waiting for us. This Earth is all we have – at least for now.
Without the Earth’s gifts, there is no us. It’s as simple as that.
Every breath comes courtesy of the trees and oceans as they create the oxygen that keeps us alive. Every sip of water begins its journey in the clouds, flows through rivers and gathers in reservoirs. Every meal grows from the soil. It’s nourished by unseen cycles that nature performs – without applause or recognition.
Nature does this every day. Twenty-four hours of miracles unfolding while we worry about our broadband connection dropping.
Daily miracles.
And yet, how often do we pause to acknowledge them?
We live in a world of convenience – where nature is packaged, processed and preserved for our ease. At what cost? How much longer can we take without giving back?
But there’s no technology, no substitute, no backup planet that can replace what Earth provides. And if we keep exploiting these gifts without giving back, the system breaks.
The Earth breaks.
We break.
If the Earth gives us everything, isn’t it time we gave something back? What’s one thing you could do today to honour the gifts this Earth gives you?
5 responses to “Q1. What Does the Earth Give You That You Cannot Live Without?”
I can agree with all that Simon. Rob
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Thanks, Rob
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Thank you, Simon. A good and searching question.
“What’s one thing you could do today to honour the gifts this Earth gives you?
Part of our personal attempt to save this beleaguered planet is to use public transport whenever we can, rather than a car.
Today Margaret went shopping in our local town. She walked to the bus stop – a 15-20-minute trek down (and later up) a
long hill – and took two different buses.
Yesterday John was out of the house for 14 hours doing a zoo inspection in Kent. The inspection lasted five hours; getting
there and back on public transport took eight hours! He set off with a rucksack and suitcase (paperwork for the inspection)
at the crack of dawn and the rest of the journey involved a series of buses and trains.
However, using public transport has its disadvantages and costs. Delays, cancellations or infrequent services take a toll on
a planet saver’s time and other responsibilities. Do we miss the bus or miss a deadline for submitting a piece of work?
That is our question, Simon, in reply to your excellent, thought-provoking Question 1.
Best wishes to all FFON followers.
John and Margaret Cooper
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Thank you so much, John and Margaret, for sharing your story. It’s inspiring to hear how much effort you both put into making sustainable choices, even when it’s not convenient. Walking to the bus stop, tackling those long journeys and carrying everything you need – those are no small feats.
You’ve raised such a relatable question: where’s the line between saving the planet and meeting the demands of daily life? It’s something I think a lot of us wrestle with. I’d say every step you take – every choice like this – counts. Maybe it’s not about getting it perfect every time, but about showing that effort where you can. And you’re doing exactly that.
Thank you for reminding us all that it’s about progress, not perfection. You’ve given me (and, I’m sure, others) a lot to think about. Keep going – you’re making a difference.
Warm regards,
Simon
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