Talk is Cheap

Talk is cheap, which is what makes it such a good place to start.  These days, with forums like Twitter, Facebook, Squidoo and others, talk is dirt cheap.  But talking leads to thinking, thinking leads to talking, and all that thinking and talking can lead to doing. And doing can lead to a real difference.  That is the concept of the new "tribe" that I have dubbed Costa Rica 365.  Why the name?  Because it connotes time, as in the 365 days we have to do what it is we do each year. Time is a precious commodity.  It is nothing to get too worked up about and here in Costa Rica, we don't.  However, it is an undeniable fact of life that we each have a limited amount of it and therefore we should at least make the best use of this gift.  It also connotes circularity, or a cycle, which to me in turn connotes connectedness.  That is, we are all connected with each other and with our world.  And that to me is the essence of sustainability and why it is important.  Which brings me "full circle" (pun intended) to the true reason behind Costa Rica 365....to get people talking about sustainability.  Costa Rica 365 is a forum for people to think and talk, talk and think and then do something different, something sustainable. Why Costa Rica? Well, first of all it is where I proceed from and thereby exerts a great influence on everything I do and say. Costa Rica has inspired me like nothing else has in my life. I was once inspired to be successful in business...to make a lot of money. That effort led me to a whole lot of strife. Living here has demonstrated to me that happiness can be found in a less consumptive motive of life. Rampant and self-centered consumerism is destroying our planet and us along with it. It infects everything we do and say and leads us down a road of self-destruction. In short, it is both unsustainable and non-fulfilling.  So, I guess Costa Rica 365 is a way to promote ideas that are alternatives to that mindset, ideas that foster the growth and true fulfillment that comes from doing good for others, for our planet.  I welcome insights and ideas and most importantly opportunities to actually get involved in promoting sustainability.  In helping people and planet endure so that generations to come can also make the best use of their gift of time.  This is our world, our chance and our responsibility.  So let's start talking....it's free, but also invaluable!