Good Morning and today would be TUESDAY, the 7th day of January 2020.
As I was getting ready this morning …. washing my face and applying moisturizer followed by a wee bit of makeup.
I was thinking “there really isn’t a magic pill for life.”
Every year people spend millions and billions of dollars collectively on face creams, diets and fads hoping to wipe away time.
It does not happen like that.
There are a great many entrepreneurs on this earth and they have made a lot of money attempting to “find that magic pill.”
If you are fortunate to have good genes plus doing basic hygiene such as washing your face and applying some moisture; it may appear that you have slowed down time.
Perhaps you have done just that.
But human beings are vain creatures.
If you think about it planet wide we spend billions and likely trillions of dollars on makeup and entertainment.
Not every person on this planet can go out and buy the newest make from SMASHBOX or URBAN DECAY or CLINIQUE.
Not every person on this planet can go to a music concert.
Does not matter whether you live in Canada, the United States, China or Africa.
At the end of the day it is all of the “stuff” that we are using in an attempt to turn back the hands of time that fills our lakes, rivers, oceans and landfills.
Cosmetic containers and half used or old makeup are only a few of the items that are cluttering up and destroying our planet.
We certainly need to give our heads a shake and although this industry does employ a great many people; does that offset the damage it is doing to the environment.
I know that the oil & gas industry, pharmaceuticals and the list goes on, does more harm than good to the environment.
But perhaps it is worth taking a moment to consider.
Also did you know or even think about all of the companies that still test on animals?
Are you kidding me?
In this day and age, this should not and must not happen.
Educate yourself when you purchase something that makes you feel good.
At the end of the day for that feeling is it worth it?
I am working on it everyday.
Read.
Well it is time to head on downstairs.
The poop awaits.
Have an awesome day.
Keep it simple.
We can always do better.
I am nowhere near perfect but I am trying always to do better than yesterday.
Sending my prayers and positive energy and thoughts to the animals and people of the Continent of Australia.
Always, Carol & Alvin
My New Life @ 51 