✨ Green Writers Wanted ✨
If you want to help save the planet, use your words to promote positive change
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
~ Mahatma Gandhi
One of the most conscious and influential documentary filmmakers is Michael Moore. Born in Flint, Michigan, he is known for his fearlessness and devotion to tackling subjects that make people take notice.
You might not agree with Moore’s politics, but it is difficult to ignore the fact that when he wants to bring a perceived injustice to the public’s attention, he does so with tireless research and courage.
Convincing people to do the "right" thing is challenging, but that doesn’t mean we should never try.
The dangers of 5G technology first appeared on my radar in 2019. The facts were shocking and it would have been so easy to get caught up in the energy of fear, to be angry at the government and dark forces for pushing this pestilence.
Yes, I wanted to protest but I had zero interest in joining an activist group whose aim was to destroy cell towers and smart meters. At the time, physical limitations prevented me from knocking on doors and marching on Washington, but I tried not to be discouraged, convinced there had to be an effective yet peaceful solution. Then I remembered that words have power, so I wrote blog posts and letters to my local and state representatives.
It wasn't enough.
To help raise awareness, I launched an eight-part blog series, called "Fight with Light." When the rollouts continued, I created a Shungite bracelet to protect myself from the harmful EMF rays, especially when working on the computer.
The situation saddened me and I wondered how we had let things get this far. I already knew the answer, of course. Telecommunication companies were getting richer while consumers suffered from the magnitude of the EMF radiation from their devices, the "toys" we had to have because they were "smarter" and faster.
Oh, why didn't we realize sooner that these devices were actually killing us? And why did we need to be so competitive in the first place?
From what I've witnessed in my 60-odd years, competition is the premise of wars and hate, but it also stems from fear, from believing that if we don't compete, we will lose at this wondrous game of Life. We won't have enough. There will be lack. And we are dearly afraid of that.
Remember Avatar? It’s the fantasy story of the indigenous Na’vi of Pandora and their battle against the military who sought to eliminate their peaceful community. Filmmaker James Cameron said he wanted to evoke an emotional reaction to the various themes (like environmental protection, racism, corporate greed, and religion) that occur in his award-winning movie.
Cameron dared to make the movie he envisioned, rejecting criticism that Avatar promoted racism, anti-Americanism, and pantheism.
"Avatar asks us to see that everything is connected," Cameron insisted. "All human beings to each other, and us to the Earth."
Some people say the Earth has its own agenda.
It existed long before humanity and will continue to exist long after we are gone. It survived the Ice Age without our help, so why should we worry about climate change? Who cares if humans are responsible or not?
I do. And hopefully, you do, too.
Earth Day is April 22 and I am happy to announce that my “secret” project is finally ready for the great unveiling!
If you believe your words do matter, I invite you to join Writers for The Planet, a global network of environmentally-conscious writers. Our purpose is to promote planetary awareness and writing support through articles, workshops, webinars, podcasts, and global events like First Write.
I am also happy to announce that I will once again offer my How to Grow a Compassionate Writer class on Earth Day. If you’re a WFTP member, you get in for free!
The world is not perfect—far from it. So there are numerous global issues to address like poverty, inequality, anti-vaccine, chemtrails, ocean conservation, fracking, and climate change.
Which issues are you passionate about? Are you committed to changing these issues through your words? How will you be taking action? Are you willing to commit to the process?
The first step is to take action by researching and getting the facts. After you’ve completed your investigation, the second step is to write something to be read. Write a blog post. Sign a petition. Write and send a letter to a political leader.
Share your message that positive change is indeed possible!
Blessings,
Eleyne-Mari
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