Speak Up

Let’s talk about speaking up. No, I’m not talking about hearing impairment! I’m talking about speaking up about what is happening in your life & in the environment.
As I was driving to work the other day, I noticed a baby bird perched on a tree and it made me smile. I thought to myself, “I really do enjoy the day”. I also thought of the what ifs; what if there were no more birds, what if our natural resources became so polluted, birds & other wildlife were no longer there? When they’re gone, they’re gone. Having experienced some personal losses and meeting the challenges that come our way every day, I try hard to sort out what is important. One of my priorities right now is to be a voice and help in any way I can to protect our environment. When the environment is gone, IT’S GONE. I don’t want to get on a soap box, but I really think we have just had another BIG wake up call in our own Gulf of Mexico.
As a nurse, I can equate this issue with my personal life and health care, and you can bring it into your life as well. A healthy environment is essential for healthy living. I think today the message I want to bring is don’t sit back and think others are going to take care of the problem. You can become involved by voicing your concerns for the current environmental problems. Don’t lose perspective of what is important. I know I have an opinion, and I know you must have one also. Voice your opinion, maybe it’s not the popular thing to do or say, but by voicing your opinion you may raise awareness and get other people to think and look at the other side of the coin. Don’t sit on the side lines. Sometimes it takes, (to coin a phrase,) ‘a village’.
I think we could all agree that one of the most important things is the environment in which we live. Once the foxes, the sea turtles and the Florida panther is gone we can’t bring them back. Gone is gone. How sad it would be for our grandchildren and their children to say they have never seen a Florida panther or a sea turtle. Speak up, write letters to your Congressmen, the EPA, make phone calls, use the internet, and voice your opinion on what and how you want to live. Get involved, demand accountability, speak up; protect your environment; it’s the healthy thing to do.
I would love to hear from you with regard to this issue or any other concerns. Feel free to e-mail me (ruth@rmfhomecare.com), or write and Let’s Talk.