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Zach Affolter:
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The Loving Ocean's GoalThe aim of The Loving Ocean is to instill an emotional connection between humans and the natural world, to educate people on issues that animals and their ecosystems face, and to inspire them to make a difference in the world.
We despair every day at the state of the world. Yet, amidst that darkness, there is still so much beauty left worth fighting for that can give us hope - even amongst ourselves. When we feel lost and divided, the natural world can inspire, guide, and unite us. Together, we can be the light that reaches over the mountains and the tide that washes across the sea. Together, we can ensure that this beauty remains in our world for those after us to enjoy and be inspired as we are. |
Why The Loving Ocean Was Founded
Sometimes it feels like there is no hope of change, that things are taking too long, that nothing is getting done. Each horrible atrocity drains our energy and spirit. There are times even when we begin to question ourselves and lose faith in our goals. I’ve felt nauseous and afraid at times that we might fail. But it is in those times when our faith is tested that we must find the strength to keep fighting. All of the negative things in the world, even though they seem big and loud, are minuscule compared to all of the positive change and good in the world. And we can forget about the good sometimes when we are constantly surrounded by seemingly insurmountable walls of horrible, horrible things.
Evil wants you to think that it is all-powerful and that there is nothing you can do so it can manipulate you with fear and doubt. If no one is strong enough to keep weathering the storm, to keep fighting until we win this war, then evil will always prevail. We all have those feelings of doubt. It’s not about when or if we fall but how we get back up, even if we are beaten and tired. The essence of inner strength is finding a spark within yourself when it seems there is no more light left in the world.
Hope isn’t something that the world gives us – it’s something that we create within ourselves. And I know there is so much reason to hope right now, even with all of these horrible things going on. I believe that collectively we are at a paradigm shift in many different causes. Even though, say gay marriage and animal rights, seem totally different they are in fact connected - all beings deserve compassion and respect. It is all about people’s mindsets and how they think about the world.
Do not let your doubts and fears drown you. Instead, let them wake you up and motivate you even more to keep fighting. We must never relinquish hope, for without it we would have no fire. I have faith that there will be much more change within the coming years. People ARE becoming more awake. Everything we are doing IS making a difference. We shall never give up!
The Loving Ocean was founded to help lift people in these hard times and provide information on environmental and animal rights issues so people can make their own informed choices to create a better world.
Evil wants you to think that it is all-powerful and that there is nothing you can do so it can manipulate you with fear and doubt. If no one is strong enough to keep weathering the storm, to keep fighting until we win this war, then evil will always prevail. We all have those feelings of doubt. It’s not about when or if we fall but how we get back up, even if we are beaten and tired. The essence of inner strength is finding a spark within yourself when it seems there is no more light left in the world.
Hope isn’t something that the world gives us – it’s something that we create within ourselves. And I know there is so much reason to hope right now, even with all of these horrible things going on. I believe that collectively we are at a paradigm shift in many different causes. Even though, say gay marriage and animal rights, seem totally different they are in fact connected - all beings deserve compassion and respect. It is all about people’s mindsets and how they think about the world.
Do not let your doubts and fears drown you. Instead, let them wake you up and motivate you even more to keep fighting. We must never relinquish hope, for without it we would have no fire. I have faith that there will be much more change within the coming years. People ARE becoming more awake. Everything we are doing IS making a difference. We shall never give up!
The Loving Ocean was founded to help lift people in these hard times and provide information on environmental and animal rights issues so people can make their own informed choices to create a better world.
Keep in mind that without the night there would be no stars. Keep in mind that only you have the power to gain or lose hope. Keep in mind that if you can’t see a light you have the power to make one. We cannot back away from something just because we might fail. We have to keep going. After all, it is always the darkest before dawn and stormiest before the sun comes out. We will never see the sun unless we go through the darkness.
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