We hear a lot about social responsbility these days. Go green, watch your carbon footprint, recycle. But, regardless of where you stand on these issues, I believe at the heart of social responsbility is an oath to "do no harm."
Whether you are inclined to strap yourself to a tree or are the heralded "northwest recycler" is beyond what I'm talking about. It's about kindess, good thoughts, helping when it's in your power to do so and about supporting one another. It's being a friend, lending a hand, working together, shoveling the walk. It's about remembering that every single person we encounter is worthy of dignity and respect. It's about doing unto others as you want them to do unto you. And then, from that may birth a passion for taking care of our earth, trees, animals or whatever.
Perhaps I have grossly over simplified a very politicized and popular topic, but without a heart that cares about our impact on others, all the recycling in the world can't make this a better place to live.
Being socially responsible doesn't require a specific bin or bumper sticker. It all starts with the heart and I believe if we work together, we really can change the world!
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