Our mother Earth

A very basic and integral part of Barbequia is a sincere love and respect for our planet and the resources she provides for the continuance of life, as well as the sensory satisfaction and pleasure of all of her creatures.  In recent years we have become more aware of the issues of conservation, ecological responsibility and the simple fact that we can’t continue to take and destroy without regard for the future or the well being of the planet.  While as a society we have made great strides in reversing a lot of the damage we have done through ignorance, indifference and industrial exploitation, there is a long row to hoe and it is important to realize that it is an ongoing process that never ends as long as we inhabit this planet and consume its resources.  It is also important to realize that we can inhabit the planet, consume its resources and have a good existence as humans in relative harmony with our mother earth, but it requires that we all get on board and do our part to help keep her healthy and clean.  Again, I am not advocating any drastic measures or joining the ranks of those so in need of purpose and devoid of self respect, that they cause harm or interfere with the liberty of others through senseless acts of destruction, defiance, terrorism, grand standing or any other drastic measure to force their opinions and beliefs on society through their actions.  These people and groups not only harm the greater cause through their actions by alienating themselves from the masses that they deludedly think they can change, but they operate and lash out in anger and hate which is at best counter productive.  Barbequia is about closer integration with the bulk of society (not alienation), teaching through quiet example and bold sharing of philosophy while actively doing our part to make a difference.  We cannot stress enough the importance of cultivating a deep-seated love and respect for our Mother Earth through getting to know her through exploration, getting to understand her through study and through reversing or neutralizing the damage to her by doing our part by participating in conservation activities.

Recycle

A simple and increasingly easy way to contribute to the preservation of our Mother Earth’s resources is through recycling.  Most communities have a recycling program that makes it as easy as placing recyclable materials in a container and hauling it to the curb once a week.  The worse case scenario is that one has to take the items to locations that collect or actually recycle. Regardless of the convenience factor, recycling is a way we can all make a huge impact. The only excuse for NOT recycling is laziness, indifference, ignorance to the issue and its impact on the environment, entitlement etc. none of which are desirable or positive attributes. There is no excuse for not recycling in Barbequia.  It is just a matter of starting with one material type that you consume the most of (cardboard, newspaper, plastic, aluminum, etc), collecting it and getting it to the curb or the nearest collection site.  As the habit of recycling that particular material develops, add new materials, and before you know it, you are making a pronounced and effective impact on the conservation of our Mother Earth’s resources.