It is today on March 6th, 2017 that you have made the decision to make a difference in this world.

Since my two daughters emerged into this world, all of my tomorrows have become more dear.

I hope this year is a real turning point and by the time you’re a teenager, your life is powered almost entirely by clean energy like solar and wind.

It’s my hope that the following will be helpful as you navigate your futures.  These are the confessions of a climate activist:

I am scared of the things happening right now with our planet.

I realize my reflection of the past, current and future state of the environment paints a grim and pessimistic picture, but I feel optimistic in our ability to turn planet Earth’s fate around if we all work together and commit to making a change.

Dear tomorrow, thank you for letting me ride the wave of wonder that reaches toward you for all generations of all species to come.

And, if this summer has taught me anything, I am content (because I have to be) living in this limbo, this seemingly endless waiting for the opportunity to change, when really the opportunity exists within our very selves all along.

If there is any advice I could give you, it is to believe that although you are one single person in this world, you still have the ability to make a difference in this world.

I want you to continue to enjoy bright, beautiful, blue skies, gigantic shady trees, chirping birds, scampering squirrels, sparkling creeks and all that this amazing world has to offer!