A stable sense of direction

Since last summer, I've definitely gotten a bit distracted. I've been thinking about the environment less and less, but thankfully it hasn't left my mind completely. My sense of purpose just got a much-needed boost this afternoon while watching an episode of Planet Earth. Every time I watch that show, I feel like I need to do something. As somebody who cares deeply about our Earth, I feel a certain responsibility to protect it and to encourage everyone to do the same.

But how do I do that with music? I'm still trying to figure that out. I'm still trying to figure out how to motivate people to conserve, and while I've always known that it has to be a multifaceted approach, I'm still trying to figure out what those facets should be. So far, I'm sure that they should include publishing music in the most nature-nourishing way possible, printing small environmental messages right on the music to spread awareness, and writing for nature-nourishing genres (a cappella vocal music set to nature-nourishing poetry, for example), and there are thousands of other options that I haven't heard of or thought of yet. We need to transform the ways in which we do absolutely everything, and because I'm going into a career in music, that is the part of our culture and economy that I am trying to change.

The most important thing that I have to keep in mind is that the environment can't take the back seat as I study, compose, sell, and enjoy music. It has to be my top priority. It has to be at the front of my mind. Hopefully I can incorporate some of these ideas at my senior recital this coming semester.