Let us turn our attention to nature

Nature is generous. She gives us everything: food, water, medicine and from her we take the resources that give us shelter. Mother Earth satisfies all our needs, and more than that, she also gives us beauty. So many vibrantly colored flowers brighten our souls! Majestic mountains, warm beaches, lush trees, and in the background, the symphony of birdsong. An entire planet that we call home and that we share with amazing creatures.

Our life unfolds here. On Earth we live, we have our families, build societies and fulfill ourselves as human beings. However, in the rush of our lives, we forget to stop to contemplate and thank the one who gives us everything. Even worse, as humanity we have neglected it and we demand it excessively, threatening the balance of its complex ecosystem.

That’s what is happening now and we can see it on the news every day. We have recently witnessed strong heat waves in North America. Lack of rainfall in Argentina and Paraguay caused the second longest river in South America to dry up to levels not seen since 1944. Floods in Germany, Belgium, Switzerland and the Netherlands ruined crops. And torrential rains in the city of Zhengzhou in China had devastating effects.

We are the cause of climate change. But we can also be the solution. Human beings need to look back at nature, revalue it. Become aware of what needs to change in our societies and systems to do things better. We must choose the path of sustainable development to live in harmony with nature. After all, everything is connected and our quality of life also depends on it.

Recognizing the need to evolve and transform ourselves is the starting point. Let us ask ourselves the question: what commitments should I assume for environmental care?