The Equal Threat
Humanity shares one common state. We inhabit a world that is in peril. We are under equal threat.
“We are in danger of destroying ourselves by our greed and stupidity. We cannot remain looking inwards at ourselves on a small and increasingly polluted and overcrowded planet.”
Stephen Hawking
That is a very scary kind of equality.
February 1, 2013 at 12:26 am
I agree! We focus on inequality as the pressing issue, and forget those that unite us.
February 1, 2013 at 1:28 pm
Boy, Hawking just says it like it is.
February 1, 2013 at 1:59 am
Yes he did!!! Knowing the truth is the first step towards transformation. Over the past two years, I have learned to recycle; I walk, rather than drive, to the grocery store. I have reduced our family’s food wastage and now I look closely at what I am buying to ensure fair trade. Everyday decisions make a difference! Thank you so much for joining the dialogue!
February 1, 2013 at 1:23 pm
I like Stephen Hawking, I have the book “A short story about time” Its very interesting. Have a great day Susanne
February 1, 2013 at 3:03 am
I read “A History of Time” in 2011! After that, I felt that everything and anything was possible!! Thank you so much for your comments and visit! Very much appreciated!
http://ontheroadbookclub.com/2011/02/22/cleos-out-stephens-in/
February 1, 2013 at 2:11 pm
Stephen Hawking is not the only person saying this! We must not become discouraged. One person can make a difference. And, we can join the many, many others who are making a big commitment to “saving the planet”..
February 1, 2013 at 6:14 am
Well said! I agree with you wholeheartedly.
February 1, 2013 at 1:14 pm
Beautiful photo!!!!!! Sad but true quote….
February 1, 2013 at 6:36 am
Thank you!! I have great hope that we can all make changes in our daily lives that, when combined with the efforts of others, will build to a tipping point. Thank you for our visit and comments!
February 1, 2013 at 1:14 pm
He’s 100% right, of course.
February 1, 2013 at 6:46 am
Yes, he is!!! And more and more are listening and agreeing. There is hope!
February 1, 2013 at 1:10 pm
Beautiful photo!
February 1, 2013 at 9:56 am
Thank you so much for your encouraging words! Very much appreciated!!!
February 1, 2013 at 1:11 pm
Beautiful photo! This is so true we need to make changes in our life, anything will help, good post!
February 1, 2013 at 1:49 pm
Your comments give me great hope! Together, we can set the transformation in motion. Thank you so much for stopping by…
February 1, 2013 at 2:12 pm
Thank you, couldn’t agree more with Hawking’s idea. In fact each day I sense that the world is not heading to a right direction, this feeling is annoying sometimes depressing, I try to do bits and pieces (like what you mentioned say walk more or reduce food wastage etc…) to counter such ‘wrong directional feeling’, need to do more, or convince others to do more, just to make differences for the sake of a better world.
February 2, 2013 at 6:40 am
I share your concern! David Brower said, “We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” Every day, I look for ways to make a difference. Your presence and comments gives me hope because I think that we are heading toward a tipping point. I believe that with our ability to communicate, we will see more and more people involved in environmental concerns. Especially young people, who recognize what is happening to our world. Consumerism is being rejected by more and more people. Frugality, sharing resources, starting community gardens are individual efforts that, when combined, speak loud and clear. Thank you so much for your passion and determination to make a difference. I am so glad that we met over the blogger miles. There are many more adventures ahead…
February 2, 2013 at 5:10 pm
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