I often refer to Earth in the biblical term, Eden. Evolution perfected us, but we have a reptile brain at the base of our brain that sees only conquering and killing as a way of survival.

It's hard to fathom why we honor those who have gotten very rich by happening upon the low hanging fruit (the apple?), taken it and left the Earth to heal the spoils. The spoils have grown immensely and are threatened every aspect of our planet, including us.

But you are right, most continue to live life large and think that Eden will continue to provide. They may be shocked next year when their Starbucks coffee doubles in price.

Ron

What you say is so true, the beauties of nature and their perfection are all around us, in stark contrast to our own imperfections. And yet many take no notice and could care less.

Ralph Waldo Emerson has written: "If the stars should appear one night in a thousand years, how would men believe and adore; and preserve for many generations the remembrance of the city of God which had been shown! But every night come out these envoys of beauty and light the universe with their admonishing smile."