I find this picture hauntingly beautiful. I was taken by Matthew McDermott during a Vigil for Survival last week. Under each candle, people wrote what their hopes were for the world in the year 2050. I'd love to read what some people wrote, I think it would be interesting to see what people's hopes and dreams are for the future of humanity - one can only hope it has nothing to do with beer vending machines and nothing like the future looked like in "Back to the Future: Part II."
Personally...
I hope that we see a shift to a more conservative society. Just because we can have sex and swear doesn't mean that it should be on tv at 8 p.m. or at all for that matter.
I hope people learn the virtues of accountability and stop expecting a hand out or a bail out to appear around the next corner.
At the same time, I hope we also learn that compassion and charity is good for the soul and that not everyone chooses to be in the situation they're in and not everyone is looking for a hand out or a bail out.
I hope the world learns that the United States can't always be called upon to solve conflict, and I hope the United States learns that they can't fix the problems of the world - especially ones that have existed for thousands of years. We need to focus on our own problems first.
I hope we gain a true understanding of what processed foods, hormone supplements in our food, and toxic chemicals in our personal care items have done to our bodies and our childrens bodies. Stop greenwashing me and tell me the truth.
Additionally, I hope recycling becomes mandatory and supported by every town and city.
I'm wondering what your hopes are for our future, faithful readers? What would your perfect world look like? What do you hope to see change?
My friend Monica forwarded me this quote which I think is applicable here:
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
*Margaret Mead*
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