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Do we have some kind of hope?
War.
Climate change.
Sustainability.
Do you ever notice how conversations about these serious issues seem to fade into the background rather quickly?
Remember when Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24th, 2022?
Since then, it seems that the collective worry about World War III quickly disappeared.
Why?
The ever-changing news cycle and the demands of our daily lives often distract us from the pressing issues that threaten our existence.
This includes climate change.
We often find ourselves caught up in this rat race, leaving little time for reflection or deep questioning. But, on occasion, I pause to ask myself, “Is there hope for humanity?”
This is when I try to do my part in restoring the balance for us. But it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and insignificant as just one person in billions of people around the world.
Yet, I remind myself that our efforts are not in isolation. Others fill in the gaps, collectively working towards a better future for humanity, the environment, and the world at large.
Despite facing numerous challenges that could lead to our very extinction, we often fail to take a collective break to address them. Instead, we find ourselves immersed in a relentless cycle of life… Routines.
The conflicts persist, devastating regions, tearing lives apart, and shattering futures. Still, our attention goes to the constant influx of news, juggling work, and personal responsibilities.
The truth is, we are not desensitized to violence and suffering, nor do we desire our own extinction. But exhaustion takes its toll.
Our voices are powerful, but we find ourselves restrained by a deeply entrenched system controlled by things beyond our reach.
Amidst the urgency of our global challenges — climate change, war, and more — we often get entangled in political maneuvers, economic considerations, and short-term solutions.
Why do we focus on managing the symptoms rather than addressing the root causes of our…
