Peep
into your soul
See
what it desires;
A
walk in the woods
Or
imprisonment within the four walls;
The
feel of moist-laden grass
Or
a carpet beneath your feet;
Rain
after sweltering heat
Or
coolness by an air conditioner.
Whether you admit or not, Nature is the reservoir
from where we draw an abundance of happiness and tranquility. Therefore, we choose
to have our vacations amidst the hills or in a sea-beach or within lush green
meadows. We feel the desire to unwind ourselves from our busy schedule in the
lap of nature.
Ironically, it’s again we and our folks who seem so
nonchalant about nature being destroyed. Trees are cut and in its place high
rise buildings are constructed and we seem so unaffected by it. Be it water or
air pollution, we still seem so unaffected. It rains rarely when it is supposed
to rain and we face such extreme weather conditions. Yet, we choose to stay
ignorant.
Is
it ignorance or apathy
That
we pollute the air we breathe
Contaminate
the water we drink
Kill
the healer who soothes?
It’s high time that we realize that we, and only we
can make the earth a greener place and save our Mother Nature from being
destroyed. It is time to save our healer, our soul soother, our Mother Nature.
Nature needs us, the way we need Her.
Here are 20 simple ways by which we can make the
Earth a greener place:
·
Paper and plastics must be recycled so
that we can reduce waste to some extent. You can learn about local recycling
regulations to do this.
·
Instead of paperbacks, prefer to buy eBooks
so that you can save paper.
·
When you are going to a grocery store,
bring your own bag. Avoid using plastic bags and rather use paper bags as they
can be easily recycled.
·
Instead of taking a car always, walk for
some time every day.
·
Whenever you leave a room, don’t forget
to switch the lights and fan off.
·
Practice gardening. Even if you do not
have adequate space, plant a small indoor herb garden.
·
Eat plenty of vegetables. Consider being
a vegetarian.
·
When you are not using an appliance or
electronic machine, remember to unplug them. Do not put your cell phone in
charge overnight. Consider buying energy efficient appliances.
·
Compost organic waste from the kitchen.
·
Use organic cosmetics and beauty
products.
·
Do not burn crackers in Diwali or in any
other ocassions. Consider celebrating an eco-friendly Diwali.
·
Do not waste water unnecessarily when
you are doing the dishes, brushing your teeth or taking a shower.
·
Always print on both sides of the page.
Do not waste paper. Scribble your to-do list and grocery list on your phone.
Use technology cleverly.
·
Use rechargeable batteries always.
·
Do not buy food that has excessive
packaging.
·
Instead of plastic food containers, use
glass containers.
·
Instead of plastic water bottles, use water
jugs.
·
Spend time with nature so that you
realize its value and protect it with every bone in your body.
·
Buy fresh herbs to make herbal tea for
yourself.
·
When giving a gift to a loved one, skip
using wrapping paper and ribbons. Rather, use recycled paper or old magazines.
Be a little creative.
As you will put in
every little effort to make the world a greener place, you would be able to
feel the love of Mother Nature in a more profound way. Be one with Nature and protect it from destruction.
(Image Source: here)
As
the first sunray
Kiss
my skin today
With
affable tenderness;
I
feel I am a young sapling
Or
a new born flower bud.
I
feel divine grace
Seeping
all over my body;
Nothing
can be more fulfilling
Than
a green world
And
every soul on it protecting the earth.
Visit the website: http://greenyatra.org/ and
watch this beautiful song sung by Studio NH 47, a Bangalore based band for
Earth Day which is celebrated on 22nd April every year. You would
surely be inspired to make the world a greener and beautiful place to live in.
Wake up and act!
