There is a debate raging internationally over the hot topic of ‘Global Warming’.  Whether it is man made or whether it is just a cycle, whether it can be slowed or whether we have gone to far, what we have done or not done for future generations, and on and on.  But whether or not global warming is a fact or a myth, changes to our global weather patterns are happening and one thing is for sure: it is raising awareness. 

Moreover, while the intellectuals are debating over the details, individuals are stepping up to the plate and making a difference.  They are becoming leaders for a cause they believe in and assembling followers who are ready to make an impact. It is amazing how quickly this is catching on, and people and corporations all over the world are starting see how their daily habits can have an effect on future generations.  

Whether or not you believe global warming is just a fade or way for people to get rich, it is important to remember that we do have a responsibility to care for the earth regardless of our feelings towards global warming.  By that measure - Global Warming is just the cause that is precipitating change, and a good one at that. 

That is why ‘Green’ is Good, regardless of your viewpoint or political stance.  It is raising awareness about our actions - proving that Newton’s Third Law, “Every action has an equal and opposite reaction” is true.  Green is an ‘agent of change’ causing us to modify our behaviors or at the very least be concerned with what effects our actions will have. Even if you only make one small change in your behavior, multiplied with that of your neighbor, we all can make a difference for generations to come.   That is simple mathmatics.

My wife and I were talking the other day about ‘Green’.  It appears to be the new catch phrase and everyone is using it.  In the mid to late ’90’s the catch phrase was ‘Extreme’:  Extreme Sports, Extreme Auto Repair, Extreme Lending, etc.  Then we slowly progressed into the catch phrase ‘Luxury’: Luxury living, Luxury Apartments, Luxury Golfing, Luxury Automobiles, Luxury Air Travel, etc.  Now we have progressed into the catch phrase ‘Green’. However, for the first time in recent years this catch phrase is causing action to be taken by individuals. (The others caused to think about what you can get – while ‘green’ causes you to think about what you can give) Every time you see the word ‘Green’, you cannot help but stop and think about the earth and what a precious gift it is to humankind.

So, what can it hurt? Don’t wait for someone else to make the difference or for the politicians to be the first to lead. Be a leader and why not go a little green?

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