It was 2020, the year I realized that life is fragile—not just mine, but the entire planet—through immense consumption, pollution, greediness, ignorance, false bliss. This wasn’t the way I wanted to live my life, so I promise to actively make the change.

I promise that I shall continue to do all that is within my capabilities to leave you a world where there is fairness and justice.

I hope that people are still enjoying the wonders that nature has to offer.

The first step would be in overcoming ourselves. Because whether we end up fading into obscurity, or thriving in prosperity, we will overcome ourselves.

It’s never too late to make a difference. Our actions have very real consequences. We can educate ourselves, learn from our mistakes, and take action. We can hold companies like big oil and big plastic accountable for their negative impacts on the environment. We can educate ourselves and others about what causes climate change and what actions we as individuals can take to lower our carbon footprints.

There is a place on this planet called the Amazon, and I don’t mean the online shopping site (is that still a thing in your time?).

Here in California we’re starting to recognize our climate changing the natural world around us.

And, if this summer has taught me anything, I am content (because I have to be) living in this limbo, this seemingly endless waiting for the opportunity to change, when really the opportunity exists within our very selves all along.

This is just the beginning. It’s the accrual of little seeds of change that will lead to the tree of revolution.

I am small now littles and I may be small forever but in my small ways I will fight for you.

My desire is for clean air, clean water, rich soil, and healthy nutritious food for you and all children always everywhere.