This is an old post from 2015 but I still like the message for Earth Day 2023.
“Wintering in Port Aransas” by Steve Russell
I Pledge Allegiance to the Earth
And to the Universal Spirit
Which gives us Life;
One Planet, Indivisible
Peace and Justice for Us All.
I Pledge to do my Best
To uphold the Trust bestowed
In the Gift of my Life;
To care for Our Planet
And our Atmosphere,
To Respect and Honor
All her Inhabitants,
All People, Animals,
Plants and Resources,
To Create a Legacy
For Our Children
And Our Children’s Children
In a World of Harmony and Love.
I Pledge Allegiance
To the Universal Spirit,
By whatever Name it may be called.
I align my Life
With the ongoing Process
of Creation;
To grow Myself with Care,
To Act from My Own Integrity,
To Be for Others
How I would want them
To Be for Me.
Together
May We carry this Vision
Into our Hearts,
Into our Daily Choices,
And through…
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I love this!
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I did too and could not come up with anything I liked better. Earth Day every day!
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Love this–thank you for sharing it! 🌎
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Thanks! I thought it was worth sharing again.
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I hadn’t seen this before. Thank you for sharing
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I am glad it was new to you. I don’t often post something twice. Happy Earth Day to your part of the Earth!
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Great post, Jo.
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Thanks, John! I don’t often recycle my posts but I was pleased with this one.
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Yes, you should be.
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Wonderful! Thank you.
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I know you appreciate the Earth and all the wonderful places and animals you photograph!
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A good reminder. Lovely post!
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Thanks, Diana, the Earth connects us all. I remember the very first Earth Day and my children remember being aware of it in school back then. I was glad to see there were several local celebrations for it.
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I knew that was the Lydia Ann lighthouse before I read ‘Port Aransas.’ It’s a perfect compliment for the words.
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Isn’t it just lovely? It contains a bit of everything in a very subdued way. It was a post card that I bought (like a tourist!) at my local HEB. I don’t know what I did with it. Maybe I mailed it to someone. I would love to have a print. Maybe I will look for one.
I hope you have stayed safe this Sunday. We have gotten lots of rain here today with a little wind but no hail as some to the north of us have gotten. My rain barrels are full! Thanks for stopping by.
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No weather here to speak of. It’s very cool and dreary, and there have been some sprinkles and wind, but that’s it. It’s a good day to huddle inside around the warmth of the computer screen!
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that is beautiful!
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Right on!
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A beautiful pledge that more people need to read as reminders! 🌍
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A lovely pledge and postcard too! 🩶🙏
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Thank you for sharing with us. Beautifully expressed. I love the last part especially.
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