#124: Forgiveness (Friday, May 15)

I've been struggling a lot lately with the concept of forgiveness. Then this week, a light bulb went off. It appears that I've been a little hypocritical in my thinking. Since January, I've been giving you green tips to make a difference and save the Earth, one of the most forgiving organisms known to mankind.

For years -- no centuries--the Earth has put up with our abuse and neglect, never once complaining and still bearing us fruit, keeping us warm and providing us life. Even now, when she's forgiven us so many times and the results of her forgiveness has started causing a strain on her frail frame, she's continued to bear the brunt of our frustrations and thoughtlessness without complaining. 

Even now, when we've started implementing lofty ideas of deserting her for other "inhabitable" planets, she's still forgiving and patient. She never reminds us of the harm we've heaped upon her head, and bears her load in silence.

What have we done to repay her forgiveness? Have we planted trees, saved water, tried to become more eco-friendly? Or have we taken her for granted, and continued to go about our lives?

How many times would a friend have to betray you before you stop forgiving them?

Prove that you're worth the earth's forgiveness, do something eco-friendly today. 

Need an idea? Check out the forgiveness garden...