• January 30th, 2012

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  THINK...
  
  When I was a little girl, I started to believe that when it rained it was mother earth crying because she felt sad or was hurt.
  
  I started to believe that the moon was their to guide me and protect me if I went out at night.
  
  I started to believe that all trees and animals were my friends and would help me if I needed it.
  
  How many people sit quietly for 1 hour of their day or night and look, listen and feel what is around them?
  
  I am nearly 40 now. I still believe all of the above and I have been teaching my children the same things. Take time out to realise what beauty is around you. When was the last time you watched a flower or a new born lamb grow?
  
  Anna

  Anna

• November 28th, 2011

  BUY ONLY WHAT YOU REALLY USE
  
  This is no real prayer, but may be something worthwhile to share:
  
  My mother grew up during the second world war. Although she never suffered from severe starvation, she would be very cautious concerning wasting of food and water. She would avoid throwing away food if ever possible. When she cooked meet, she would buy only a little peace. She would always save water and switch of unused lights. Although she operated economically, I never had the feeling, that we missed something.
  
  I have seen people living alone - but the fridge is filled up to feed a whole family. Finally most of the food is thrown away. It does not hurt them because food is comparitively cheap in our country. Out of greed I myself have bought many things I did not need afterwards. When I think of the people in poorer parts of the world, it is embarrassing.
  
  One simple measure in our rich contries could be to buy only what we really use - this does not only concern food. We would
  
  - still have everything we like
  - save a lot of money
  - preserve our resources
  - save the life of many animals
  - have less waste we have to bother with
  
  The only thing to do would be to train ourselves to think a little bit ahead before we go for shopping. And that the kick we get from buying something superfluos is only very short-lived.

  Marc Gerhard

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