I'm Sorry ...

Sometimes our choices in life can be frustrating to people. And I know and accept that some of my choices have been frustrating to people in my life. Some people don't want to see alternatives because they don't want their lives changed in any way. Well, I wanted to take a moment to apologize.

I'm sorry that I don't think about money first, but rather people, animals, and the planet. I'm sorry that I think about long term effects, not instant gratification. I'm sorry that I think about how my decisions will effect others around me.

I'm sorry that I think so much.

I'm sorry that I care about having a healthy planet for us to live on.

I'm sorry that I care about future generations having a healthy planet to live on.

I'm sorry that I smile at people when I see them because it's contagious.

I'm sorry that I don't need the newest phone to make my life better.

I'm sorry that I don't need a new car to give me status.

I'm sorry that I don't need new things to make me happy.

I'm sorry that I choose possessions and activities that are better for the planet.

I'm sorry that I think recycling has been a failure as a solution for our waste problem.

I'm sorry that secondhand is my favorite brand.

I'm sorry that I avoid buying certain food because I don't want more packaging waste under our feet.

I'm sorry that I choose a diet to positively impact the health of our planet, our animals, and myself.

I'm sorry that I don't have an Amazon account and choose to support small businesses.

I'm sorry that I don't take leaders seriously who deny climate change and don't fight for our one shared planet.

I'm sorry that I'm compassionate and empathetic, which are not typically considered "masculine" traits.

I'm sorry that I believe everyone on this planet is in this together.

I'm sorry that I value honesty more than anything.

I'm sorry that I wasn't being honest with any of the statements above. I'm not sorry about those things at all.