Bridges

At its best sustainability is like a bridge between the present and the future. It takes care of the present without compromising the needs of future generations. But not all bridges are alike. The Arkadiko stone bridge in Greece is believed to be over 3,000 years old. The principles of sustainable development – like social justice and environmental integrity – need to be like this: solid and unchanging. But the 500-year-old Root Bridges of Cherrapunji in India are grown. Sustainable solutions – including technology innovations, social behaviours, government policies and civil movements – need to be like this: constantly adapting and organically renewing.

— Wayne Visser

From Purpose Inspired: Reflections on Conscious Living, Volume 5. Buy on Lulu ↗