When We Get It Right, Part I

Almost all problems are our own fault. We can fix them if we have the courage to change our path.

We get to the future by making a way there. (photo by author)

Caveat: if it’s not too late.

B. Lorraine Smith was writing about how to talk to “Sustainability, Inc.” in the context of corporate greenwashing vs actual problem solving. Though her question seemed generated from exasperation(?) context, I decided to pen a response. The statement went something like this:

“If I knew exactly how it was going to look when we “get it right” I’d gladly share everything.”

So, in my AS-typical knee-jerk fashion, I answered out of context. This is the refined version of that response.

When we “get it right”, humans will be contributing more to their places and resources than they consume.

When we get it right, those closest to the land or educating children to care for their places will be paid the most, or at least on par with all others.

When we get it right, the concept of leadership will be fostering cooperation among people improving and joyously sharing the world, rather than bullying people into competition for hoarded value and resources.

When we get it right, nothing will be wasted.