PROMISE
The Way Out is In (Thich Nhat Hanh)
I acknowledge that climate change is real and present.
I conclude that this phase of climate change is humanity's doing.
I realize that our actions are driving the sixth extinction and quite possibly causing runaway global warming.
It is my understanding that our planet can and will recover, but that we, as a species, might not, and neither will most of the multitude of current flora and fauna.
I am aware that I've forgotten to live in accordance with life on Earth, our planet, my fellow man, and with the essence of my inner nature.
Therefore:
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We fly as little as possible.
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I have switched to a vege-/pescetarian diet.
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I travel to my clients by train, tram, or on foot.
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We have limited the annual distance we travel by car to 20% it was in 2015.
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Our home is powered by 85% solar.
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We shop organic.
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I gift 5% of my personal income to projects that will help cool down our planet (yes, that you guys JustDiggit and Flash Forest ;-);
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I gift 5% of my client fees to social enterprises that will ameliorate inequality, foster diversity, and augment happiness and safety in our society, and support the flourishing of talent and innovation.
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I strive to remember.