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First, we must think
First, we must stop, and think, and be sure.
Is it necessary? Do I need this? What is it for?
Without it, I wonder, is there a way to get by?
If I bury this impulse, and walk, head held high?
Then, we refuse
But its colours, the comfort, this one time offer…
A friend I know has one, but must I bother?
Say no! It’s not needed! There is an alternative!
Hard times, a warming climate, we must be conservative!
If we need, then re-use
Ok, I admit, for this purpose, there’s no other.
This item, it fits, and there is not another.
Think hard, must I buy? Or perhaps, I can salvage?
Second hand? Recycled? Or another man’s garbage?
If new, then recycle
Second hand is not available, I searched, but didn’t find.
So new is the only option, but I must keep in mind:
Where does it go, when its use, is all but finished?
Where do I send it, when its old, and its shine is diminished?
Be proud
I think, I refuse, I re-use, I recycle!
I’m happy to acknowledge my mindset’s revival!
I look for no thanks, but take warmth from the pleasure,
I helped children, the Earth, and all life, which I treasure!
Written by W. A. Greenly
W. A. Greenly’s upcoming articles include:
- The Mystery of the Australian Megafauna.
- Recycling Made Simple.
- The Climate Change Vortex.
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Hi,
I'm W. A. Greenly.
Environmental science geek, Earth lover, and opinionated writer. Well, at least now I am.
Just recently I completed my Bachelor's degree in Biodiversity & Conservation at Flinders University, South Australia. However, not too long ago (pre-2018) I was employed as a qualified Mechanic/Service Advisor and I spent most of my time in a dirty old workshop waiting for the next rattly old car to be towed in as I hoped to make my next big sale $$.
I had all the normal debt a 28-year-old was supposed to have, a mortgage, a car loan, and all the normal bills. Yep, I was well on my way to success. Or... so I thought.
Truthfully, I was trapped working a job I didn't enjoy, and would you believe I honestly thought that I was on my way to achieving endless happiness.
Well that happiness, it never came. I'd tell myself it was always just around the corner.
Oh, how wrong I was.
Thankfully I now realise what I was missing, the joy that comes with having fewer desires and enjoying what so many forget is all around us and free. The natural world.
Join me, follow and like my Facebook page, subscribe to my blog, and share with me all that is natural, magical and mesmerising.
Share knowledge, help nut out worldly issues, or just read, watch, and learn all you can about our Earth.
That is where I believe true happiness lies after all. Well, for some of us anyway.
Thank you and enjoy,
W. A. Greenly.
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