Everything I need to thrive on a daily basis has come from this planet.  But I know I can’t take all of this for granted.  It gives so much to support me and I know as with all good relationships, there is a balance between give and take. That is why I love this quote from John Denver; “Love the Earth as you would love yourself.”  Without the earth, I couldn’t live the life I do.  

I wake up and the sun coming through my window gives me light and warmth and gives the food I buy the energy to grow.  Not to mention the countless variety of foods that grow on earth giving me so many choices as to what I want to eat.  I listen to the radio that runs on electricity created by earth’s resources.  I have water to drink and use to take showers.  The clothes on my back are sourced from materials made from plants.  The oxygen I breathe comes from forests and the oceans. What more could I ask for?  

We are spinning on this giant blue ball in the middle of Milky Way Galaxy.  Gravity naturally holds us down onto the earth as we go about our days.  This is the only known planet that has the best living conditions for humans.  We have been given so much to thrive on this planet.  

But how can I show my appreciation for the earth for all that it does for me?

Maybe I can’t solve the plastic pollution crisis but I can choose to use reusable bags when I go to the store.  Maybe I can’t stop commercial farming to stop using pesticides that are killing bees, but I can plant bee friendly flowers in my garden.  Maybe I can’t stop forests from being cut down for paper goods but I can buy eco-friendly products and recycle.   

These are just a few ways I can help support this planet that is always supporting me.  If you have more ideas on how we can support the earth, please share!