Happy Earth Day and how to think about the flowers that decorate your table

There is no better day than today to be mindful of the cycle of life that keeps our planet alive. In the post-industrial age we live in, we in the north-western hemisphere, are perceptually disconnected from the resources of our existence. This has a big impact on how we do everything, from waste to decorating our homes.

Most of us urbanites don’t see the egg coming out of the hen daily, right before we make our omelet. Apparently innocent, this little disconnect – and the like with many other things – does alter your perception of what is, or not, directly connected to your livelihood.

Advocacy groups of all kinds are busy reminding us to preserve water, be mindful of local food sources, do our part to nourish the ecosystem that we belong to.

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