Comments on: Another day, another climate talk

By: Shaun

Shaun — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 23:04:00 +0000

“Perhaps it is possible to commit one’s self to life and to living fully within one’s values without the prospect of a bright future”.

It truly is.

http://www.darkoptimism.org/2013/01/20/the-secret-truth-behind-environmentalists/

Speaking as one who promised to protect someone who is now dead.

By: Robin

Robin — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 11:02:24 +0000

Beautifully expressed Inez, thanks for sharing your thoughts, some of which I relate to in the context of being a parent.

By: Graham

Graham — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 23:54:59 +0000

Thanks for the post Inez, it’s hard not to share your anxieties. I was reminded that my parents told me that they had also had their own anxieties about bringing me into a dangerous and uncertain world in 1959, with an escalating cold war and nuclear weapons proliferation. Perhaps we were just lucky that the worst didn’t come to pass, or perhaps the subsequent campaigning efforts of our own generation had some discernible effect.

It’s clear that the current debate on climate change and the catastrophic shortcomings of free market capitalism is widening. Surprising initiatives and converts appear daily. The new ‘story’ is unfolding, even though there will always be those who will resist it. And whilst it may take longer than we would have wanted, we might just have to trust that the paradigm shifts with time to spare. As with our generation, it is those who stand to be most affected who are likely to make the most effort to bring about change. I’ve recently met a lot of very capable young people who are passionate about searching for new ways forward and who already completely ‘get’ the new story. I’m encouraged that this new generation – our sons and daughters – is rising to the challenge.

They may yet fail, but it is beautiful to behold.

By: Kate

Kate — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 19:28:17 +0000

inez, this is powerful and moving. Beautifully written. so true and so hard to answer those emergent questions from our children….

By: ImaginEcoDesignBlog

ImaginEcoDesignBlog — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 18:48:22 +0000

Your words reflect my same feelings: “I am in love with the abundance of life on this earth and I ache when I think of its demise. Every day the love grows, every day the ache deepens.” Thank you for saying these things so eloquently! I remain optimistic though it’s a daily challenge.

By: Murtagh's Meadow

Murtagh's Meadow — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 09:23:24 +0000

Reblogged this on Murtagh's Meadow and commented: I wanted to share this post with you because I can't stop thinking about it since I read it. Inez Aponte's message about climate change comes from the heart. It is profound and begs us all to listen. Even if you are not a mother, you may be a father, a grandparent, uncle, aunt. This is about all our children's future.

By: Murtagh's Meadow

Murtagh's Meadow — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 21:09:00 +0000

In reply to Inez Aponte.

Thank you for finding the courage Inex – it is such an important discussion we should all be having. I am sure there are lots more mothers (and fathers) who are thinking the same. I think it is inevitable that the world will change (our climate certainly is here in Ireland) – just how bad things will get no one knows. But by teaching our children vital skills, and showing them how humans can adapt to change, I think there is hope. What is that word people use – resilience – that is something we will all need for the future and hope too. Best wishes K

By: Inez Aponte

Inez Aponte — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 20:55:15 +0000

In reply to Murtagh’s Meadow.

Hi Karina,

Of course you can reblog my post. And thanks for letting me know you feel the same. It took me ages to find the courage to actually post something about climate change and my despair as there doesn’t seem to be any place for those feelings. I hope and pray that for the sake of all our children we can turn it all around, and if not, that we can find the strength to support them and each other come what may.

Wishing you well,
Inez

By: Murtagh's Meadow

Murtagh's Meadow — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 20:42:57 +0000

I have two young children and I feel exactly like you do – I just couldn’t put it down in words as eloquently as you have. Can I reblog you on my site?