To the future,

I’m currently sitting in my room in complete silence as I write this letter. When I’m by myself listening to sounds of nature, I feel most at peace. These are the moments I need in order to appreciate life and the world that we sadly take advantage of.

To be very honest, our planet is not in its best state. And to be really honest, if we as a society don’t educate ourselves, others, and take action, it will only get worst. It is a dream of mine to travel across the world, and explore the many forests, oceans, caves, islands, and mountains mother nature has selflessly given us. By the time you and myself read this, I hope I have accomplished those things because I’m sure it’s what I will need to help myself and others. But, most importantly, I hope YOU have the ability to explore these places of the world as well. Sea ice is melting, coral reefs are dying, the temperatures are rising, animals are dying, and people are making climate change more and more political each day.

I can’t find the words to express what humans are doing to this planet, and don’t get me wrong, I am guilty of not taking care of this planet as well as I should. It took education to become aware, but that’s the thing. That’s all it took. When one person becomes aware, they tell another person and it becomes a domino effect. And that’s all I ask of you, don’t be ignorant or blind to these issues because they’re happening right before your eyes and will affect your life in some way.

Now you’re probably wondering, what can I do to make this planet a better place? You can start by using your voice. Vote for leaders and policies that push towards a greener planet, eat a vegan diet (or eat less beef), carpool with your friends, family, co-workers, reduce the amount of plastic you use, use public transportation, and realize you’ve been given one life and one planet, so take care of it.

I hope it’s not too late and I hope you will lead this world to become a more sustainable, green, and healthy place.

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This is for the countless children I already see suffering the impact of climate change around the world, and the generations to follow.

Querido amanhã,

Eu quero esse mundo melhor para você, onde o povo tem voz, seja lá quem você seja, eu vou fazer se tudo para proporcionar um mundo melhor para você.

to my dearest children,

Our future is being made now, and I promise to do everything in my power to make yours safe.

To My Fellow Two-Spirits,

Thank you — Thank you — without you, I would not hear butterflies singing, without you, I would not understand black bear humor, or the creativity of jays planning their breakfast, without you, I would not feel flora whispers of long-lived wisdom on the back of my neck while sitting in Padmasana.

Dear Future,

I will use less plastic.

Dear Future Explorers,

I am often faced with the question: why do I care so much about this pale blue dot that we inhabit?

Dear Future Generations,

Querido amanhã,

Em fim, espero que você receba essa mensagem, e entenda o quão pequenos nos somos e como é importante preservar o planeta terra.

Dear Ezmae,

As I write this, I consider giving up as it sometimes seems that all is lost. But then I think of you.

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