Thanks, Julia. You make an important point here that I think is often lost in discussion of the “how much is enough” issue. The issue often is framed in terms of a conflict between one’s own interests and the world’s interests (e.g., ice cream for me or a bednet for someone else). But when viewed in terms of burnout/sustainability, the conflict disappears: allowing oneself to eat ice cream every so often might actually be in the world’s best interest. Even a means machine requires oil.
Thanks, Julia. You make an important point here that I think is often lost in discussion of the “how much is enough” issue. The issue often is framed in terms of a conflict between one’s own interests and the world’s interests (e.g., ice cream for me or a bednet for someone else). But when viewed in terms of burnout/sustainability, the conflict disappears: allowing oneself to eat ice cream every so often might actually be in the world’s best interest. Even a means machine requires oil.