Three Types of Facing Disaster
Listening
I listen sometimes
to those who have given up believing
that we will change
in sufficient time to save humanity.
But they still try their best to help
living creatures survive,
stop pollution and
burning of carbon.
I think about acceptance and
the process of grieving.
Sometimes I listen to those
who believe we still have enough time
to avoid the worst of it.
I consider the many groups
pushing legislation,
voting in environmentalists, and
expressing their love of nature
in their own backyards.
I consider their joy and hope.
I think about strengthening the United Nations.
But it is really hard to listen
to those still in total denial,
Putin, Trump and their followers.
I consider the times
when I was in denial and
how the resultant suffering
made me face the truth and
mature enough to change.
I think with compassion about those,
including me,
who were able to leave cults
and regain freedom of thought.
cites for the three:
2. Climate Reality Project, Sierra Club, Citizens Climate Lobby, Work That Reconnects
