A One-derful Life with Mary R. Dittman, M.B.A. I contributing writer
Be the
SOLUTION
I recently heard an interesting idea – not necessarily
a new concept, but a timely application of something I’d
heard before.
I was listening to a podcast and the host was talking about GMO’s (genetically modified organisms) and eating organic foods. Her statement was that she cannot single-handedly run large, corporate farms out of business, but she doesn’t have to support them with her dollars. She doesn’t have to participate in their system.
With respect to food, I agree with her. I’ve been reading a lot about our food supply,
GMO’s, and the value of organic foods. If you want a startling education about food
in America, read The Food Revolution by John Robbins. I feel very discouraged and
frightened by what large corporations are doing to our food, and there is no way for
me as an individual to change what is happening at the hands of the government and
these corporate titans.
However, I can choose not to participate. I buy certified non-GMO and certified or-
As a teacher, I cannot allow a chatty student to hijack my class. If I don’t confront
ganic foods whenever possible. I buy wild-caught fish rather than farmed fish. In 1994,
the disruptive behavior, it will continue and escalate – it never gets better on its own!
I began eating a vegetarian diet – partly because of the concerns I had about hormones
I have to solve the problem by correcting the student’s behavior.
and antibiotics in our chicken, beef, and animal-based products. In 2001, I reintro-
I had a friend who was involved in some very self-destructive and reckless behavior.
duced fish into my diet, but I still avoid chicken and beef. I’m not a vegan, but I do eat
I preached, I listened, I begged, I pleaded, I supported, I suggested; I did everything
certified organic dairy and eggs to protect myself from hormones and antibiotics.
I could to “save” him from his bad decisions. Sadly, all of my Gf