You Don't Have to Buy to Act

"It's not enough to rage against the lie... You've got to replace it with the truth." -Bono

This is just a brief post, but an important one all the same. We all worry, complain, and argue about global warming, about how people need to change their habits to save the planet, and about how we all need to stop consuming this beautiful planet's extremely limited resources at such an alarming rate. However, with all of these discussions taking place on a daily basis, we continue to use and buy and consume. It seems like every time I drive somewhere, I am surrounded by gas guzzling SUVs... But then I think to myself, I'm still driving too... And therein lies the problem. We all know what we need to do. It's just not enough to talk about it, and it's time to take action. You don't have to go out and buy a bunch of Energy Star rated appliances, a pantry full of organic and locally grown food, and a hybrid car to make your life greener. In fact, the best, easiest way to start is to simply change our habits. Take shorter showers. Walk to work, or ride the bus. Ride a bike. Read a book instead of running the television. You don't have to buy to act, and simple habit changes and small actions can make a world of difference.