"Eco" comes from the Greek word oikos, meaning home. Ecology is the study of home, while economics is the management of home. Ecologists attempt to define the conditions and principles that govern life's ability to flourish through time and change. Societies and our constructs, like economics, must adapt to those fundamentals defined by ecology. The challenge today is to put the "eco" back into economics and every aspect of our lives.
The Sacred Balance, 2007
I came across the above quote while reading "The Sacred Balance" by David Suzuki. I have thus far only read up to page 47, but I have already placed 11 sticky notes marking passages that made me say "WOW". His insightful philosophy brings spirituality back into the increasingly scientific views of our earth. I understand now that taking care of the earth is not the same as following the care instructions when doing the laundry or bringing the family car in for an oil change. Truly taking care of the earth is like placing a bandage on your child's knee or hugging a friend who's having a good sob. Despite the physical, chemical and biological patterns examined by scientists, our earth has an unpredictable, passionate and lovable spirit that must be respected.
Sincerely,
Half of a Tree
aka Hannah
