Carson

“Then foxes barked in the hills and deer silently crossed the fields, half hidden in the mists of the fall mornings.” –Pg. 150

As I read this quote I pictured this scene and began to think about this beautiful scenery. Being a nature girl, I thought about how beautiful the surroundings appear and the sounds of purity fill the vast air. This scenery is not like the beach locations that surround Florida. This type of environment is located in the northern parts of Florida. It’s amazing to recognize the different types of ecosystems and how they each play the same role in one’s life. I say this because no matter where one may be located one feels the tranquility around them. The natural surroundings allow one to get away from the chaos and all of the network communications. Therefore, this gives the opportunity to be free and feel peace by the soothing sounds of nature. For instance, the cricket sounds, birds chirping, and the sound of the wind brushing in between the leaves. As well as feeling the air brush across one’s face and feeling the rays from the sunlight hit their skin. All of these sounds are like paradise and it is. It is located all around us and we should take advantage of it.

http://www.lbah.com/word/northern-michigan-wildlife/

“As Albert Schweitzer has said, “Man can hardly even recognize the devils of his own creation.” –Pg. 154

I have placed a lot of thought into the quote and it makes complete sense of our actions. As humans, we have the power to act according to what we think is best. Various times we are caught up in trying to act in the correct way and do not see the negative outcomes that may be taking place. It is an instinct for us to take care of what we love and treasure. Therefore, if it is threatened by anything our response is to protect it. For instance, a farmer loves his or her crops and will do anything to protect it. So if they have an infestation of pesticides they will act by killing off the pesticides. The pesticides will be killed but then they may become immune to the toxins which will lead to the farmer using higher doses. These chemicals would cause damage to other living organisms or may even leak into the aquifers. Hence, we do not notice that we are damaging ourselves in the long run. Once we notice that damages we do not take fault or we try to blame it on something else. Essentially I am trying to say that we need to realize what we are doing and take responsibility of our actions. It is something that will help in the long run and cause less damage.

http://www.change.org/petitions/tell-the-epa-stop-letting-pesticides-kill-honey-bees

“We train ecologists in our universities and even employ them in our governmental agencies but we seldom take their advice.” –Pg. 159

We seldom to take the advice of people who we train, because we prefer to go with our own beliefs. In order for us to completely understand this we must realize what we do ourselves. It is a process that involves two people to listen and to take each other’s advice. However, it is not mandatory for us to take the advice that is given. Even though it is not mandatory I feel like we should listen to the advice, because it may trigger another thought. The trigger could result in the ability to find distinct ways to approach the situation. However, I do not understand why one would not consider the advice that was given. Majority of ecologist have been taught by ecologists themselves and they do not take the advice that is given. It sounds redundant since they do not listen to the advice but yet they were the ones who are giving it. Therefore, one should listen and consider the advice so it can help in the long run. 

http://ninapaley.com/mimiandeunice/category/advice/