TRAVEL DAY!

the day has finally arrived!  i"m in boston logan airport, waiting for the flight to rome with connection to tel aviv with great expectations.  Over the course of this last week, We have been challenged and pushed to make connections between the pursuits of peace and sustainability.  these two issues initially appeared to have little to do with each other, but the more we delve into the issues, the innate interconnections become apparent.  In order to live sustainably we must, as a people, work together to create a home for all on this world. 

What is our concept of home, and how does this relate to the human experience on this earth?  Does our cultural understanding of a homeland or family unit expand to encompass the world and human race?  How can we expand our consciousness to encompass these overarching ideals into our daily life?  How can I as an individual promote this growth in those around me?  What impacts do our daily choices and actions have upon our global environment? What can be done to make the hidden costs inherent to the production and distribution of goods more apparent to the consumer?  It is my belief that if a person is given a choice, that person will chose the more sustainable option.  If these choices and the realities of their true impact on our earth are apparent to the consumer, responsibility is shifted along with understanding.  encouraging ecological and socially responsible practices must come from the consumer within a capitalist society and, to me, education is the fundamental path towards consumer responsibility.    I've got a few qualms about our future, but even more questions.  This, however will not hinder me on my journey, but spur me on, I am forever optimistic of humankind's ability to learn and adapt, and ultimately, survive. 


~Ezra R.