"Sorrow, anger, mourning. Don't mourn, organize."--Steward Brand, TED Talk on Extinction, Feb. 2013
I was listening to the TED Radio Hour last night after dropping off my cousin at college. As I was waffling about how awful my life was, this struck me. The pity party needs to be over. I need to get a grip on myself and start working on a plan.
The TED Talk was about a man who had worked exhaustively to bring back the carrier pigeon. Other scientists were working on other species. He even predicted that the Wooly Mammoth would be living within my lifetime. The Wooly Mammoth. Extinction seems so final, but maybe it isn't. If this man can bring back entire species that have been lost for over a century, then surely I can find my next step in life. It really isn't as bad as I thought. Besides, whining isn't going to get anything done.
So…enjoy your day and wish me luck as I come up for a plan for future endeavors. Certainly, if a scientist can dream up rectifying a million year old animal, I can certainly swallow a small dose of optimism.
You can see the whole TED Talk here: http://www.ted.com/talks/stewart_brand_the_dawn_of_de_extinction_are_you_ready.html
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