Eyes open, I could not leave the bed for a long time this morning, sheets tossed aside, legs heavy but restless. Hungover from the news of Trump pulling the US out of the Paris Agreement, I just couldn’t move because I could not understand.
“Look, look!” I wanted to scream out into the air. “This is all so precious!” This life, this breath, this earth.
But I didn’t. I was silent and sinking. So I switched to automatic pilot, like we all can do at times, and I reached for my iphone. Good morning, Instagram.
And there, I found my French friends quoting the new president, Emmanuel Macron.
“Make our planet great again.”
“There is no plan B because there is no planet B.”
I listened to his speech and cried.
And then I got out of bed.
My camera is my witness, my words are my ally. I walked into the sun with both and this is what I am finding found. It is not anything revolutionary. Just some photographs taken by a lost girl on a bright provençal morning and phrases scribbled as the day goes to bed.
But I share them just in case you are lying down defeated too. Rise up.
We know the truth. And we can keep fighting to keep it.
(Look really closely. Can you see the tiny red spider in the crook of the “arm” hanging down?)
I love you, Mamma Earth. Be patient with us, please. We are young, and at times, still so foolish.
Here is a part of the speech that moved me so deeply.
For my friends in the States, if you would like, there is a petition to sign in protest: here.
It is up to us, friends. It is up to us.
With much Love and Gratitude,
Heather
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You always have the exact right words. Every time.
Mahalo, mon ami.
great, informative reply…..thank you, and thank you for tghe links to the articles.
sincerely,
david terry
Made me sad, this.
Will definitely take a look at the article. Your point makes sense to me. And I guess my tactic is trying to suggest to folks what they actually have to loose. Am kind of saddened that might not be so evident. But there is power in that direction too. I hope.
But I will also not tolerate hate messages here (I am not talking about your comment but it did set off something with a comment that had to go).
Thank you, Laura.
Stay positive. 🙂
A somber day for the United States. Was in shock this morning, just as you were Heather. Thank you for your wonderful photographs, they truly speak volumes. I signed the petition and forwarded to several friends. We must keep our watch and do whatever we can to protect and preserve what this administration seems set out to destroy.