Pirate's Cove

Well, stop trying to save the world. Calm down. Go about your life. Stop being a nag. Make your own life carbon neutral

The world is on fire and I’m burnt out trying to save it

I was supposed to be named Isabel, but after Hurricane Isabel – one of the deadliest hurricanes in recorded history – my parents quickly changed their minds. They decided on Brianna instead.

Growing up in an extremely climate-conscious family, we were the neighbors on the corner handing out used toys instead of candy on Halloween. Living a sustainable lifestyle was something instilled in me from a young age. (snip)

Four years later, after taking several classes for my minor in Sustainable Environments, I realized how much more difficult it is for society to embrace sustainable living than I ever imagined. What seemed so natural and attainable within my household feels like an impossible challenge when trying to convince an entire country – let alone the world – that climate change is real and poses a tangible, scientific threat to humanity. It’s shocking that some people still can’t or won’t acknowledge this reality.

After spending four years in college participating in sustainability-related activities, I find myself burnt out. My passion still shines through in many aspects of my daily life, but the fire that once burned so brightly within me has started to fade.

I originally just wanted to laugh at her, but, really, this is sad. And you realize that older people in her life just mentally screwed her. Messed her up. This is as bad as a cult messing up the minds of children.

As a final message to those experiencing climate change burnout: remember that what you’re doing is enough. Climate change is a deeply systemic issue, and meaningful change can only happen when political leaders take accountability and implement the steps necessary to create a sustainable planet.

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the uncertainty of our future, but know this: we may not be able to extinguish every fire, but we can keep the flame of hope alive. That resilience, that hope, is what’s truly worth fighting for!

The brainwashing has made these youts think that the appropriate response is to give one’s freedom to government, and get government to take everyone else’s freedom.