Convenence going to kill us all?

We are all fairly lazy these days whether we like to admit it or not. And we only seem to be getting worse. Everything seems to be geared up to make life easier despite the cost. I’ve met a lot of people who won’t turn things off as its to trouble to turn it back on. Imo they are just selfish and lazy.

We waste huge amounts of power and other resources to make our lives more convenient and to what end? Most of the population seems to be overweight and global warming approaching the tipping point if it’s not already passed. It’s fairly obvious our current lifestyles are going to kill us all.

Things like standby need to become a thing of the past. Waiting a few minutes while your computer turns on won’t kill you. Walking to the shop may even do you some good. Turning off the light when you leave the room and back on when you enter isn’t exactly hard. Sorting your recycling won’t consume all your time.

All of these things are so simple yet so many people don’t do them. They leave things on, they drive places and all because it’s convenient. It’s all well and good but if us westerners don’t change our lifestyles now voluntarily then future generations will have to whether they like it or not. Great world we are leaving for our kids.

I know I’m ranting :P just sick of lazy people who won’t do simple things that will make a difference. Like turning off the TV, light, computer, walking to the shop, bus/train station. It’s not exactly going to eat up all your day. In fact some of it might do you some good.

Here are some straight forward idea's:

• Turn off the TV at the wall.
• Turn off your computer when your leaving it for 30 min or more (if it takes ages to start up maybe this can help) . And turn it off at the wall over night.
• Next time you need to go to the corner store walk or ride your bike. Same applies with going to the bus\train station. If you don’t already use these but could then give it some serious consideration.
• Turn off lights when you’re out of the room you only need to light the rooms you’re in. Don’t worry your furniture isn’t scared of the dark.

And there is plenty more you can do. My website ELBH may offer some ideas and otherwise you could Google it. Yes it’s my turn to be lazy :P.

And at the end of the day remember that attachment to material things will leave you ultimately unhappy.