Each of us has a responsibility as living, breathing people.

I used to think that since we’d all be dead someday, it didn’t really matter what we did as long as we were kind to each other.

I still believe that, but I suppose the phrase “as long as we are kind to each other” has taken on a whole new meaning.

It’s not so immediate anymore. It’s not just about my family and friends. Or fellow humans. It’s about being kind with the understanding that we are all connected.

And what great power we have, as people who get to read blogs, express thoughts in words, connect on the internet, and live in relative comfort!

With great power, comes great responsibility. I think we are really just beginning to realize our power and responsibility in full. It’s sometimes overwhelming to think that we truly do have the capacity to change things.

Responsibility is scary. Especially as we start a new business, producing clothing. Because no matter what, this system will not be perfect. We’ll have to burn fuel to ship materials. Use lots of water in the manufacturing process. As with any product, it involves some level of un-kindness to man and environment.

Of course, responsibility is a blessing too. We have the choice to use recycled PET plastic fiber, domestically-grown organic cotton, or no-waste Tencel. Every choice is up to us: better packaging, efficient shipping, the best manufacturing system possible. We have the responsibility to make the process kinder.

Along with this responsibility and power must come the understanding that while we will do our best, we are not perfect. All we can do is make the best choices, try to change the system, little by little, and make it easier for everyone else to make the right decisions too.

“We can’t all do everything, but we can all do something.” {r}