You accept that this civilisation could be abolished and life will begin later on after a few thousand years because that is something that has happened in the history of this planet. When you have peace in yourself and accept, then you are calm enough to do something, but if you are carried by despair there is no hope. β¨ Zen and the art of protecting the planet by Jo Confino, www.theguardian.com. August 26, 2010.
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