One sure path to a saner world

Surely it’s obvious that life on this planet is one disaster after the next. A series of unfortunate events splashed with a bit of a reprieve along the way. Pain and suffering seems like the norm. Have we as humans had some part, some input into this reality? You better believe it. We have shaped this existence into the mess in which we now live? Whether through intention or accident, the sum total of our species’ thoughts/emotions/actions have conspired net negative – we’re a drain on this planet.

If at all possible, how could one person possibly make this a better place? 

I strive for a simple goal: at least be net neutral during my tenure in this life.

This implies I have my ups and downs. It implies great decisions along w/ serious blunders. It means at times I over-consume but at other times I apply wise frugality. Most importantly, it means I clean up after myself. If I make a mess, it’s not someone else’s responsibility. Indeed, it is my responsibility to ensure no one else sacrifices a moment of their precious time, addressing some nonsense I leave behind. 

This simple, subtle adjustment in our mindset, when applied at scale, heals all over the long term