Nature's Cry Amidst the Fireworks: A Wake-Up Call

Humane education books for the common good:

Ever wondered about the unseen consequences of our festive fireworks?

Join us on a heartfelt journey with Sarah Woodard's "The Loud Night," as we examine the untold story of Independence Day through the eyes of our animal companions. In this special episode of Give a F*k by Spark Consciousness, we bring you an evocative narrative from Sarah's children's book, magnificently illustrated by Carlos Lopez. This episode isn't just a tale of sound and fury; it's an awakening to the silent pleas of Nature and a guide to celebrating responsibly.

This poignant reading serves as a catalyst for introspection and change. We share powerful insights on how to honor our nation's independence in ways that are mindful of all Earth's inhabitants, including those who share our homes and those who dwell in the wild.

Get ready to be inspired and learn how personal and planetary healing starts with small, conscious choices.

Resources:

1. The Loud Night
2. https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/504964-its-time-for-silent-fireworks/
3. https://earth.org/environmental-impact-of-fireworks/#:~:text=The%20temporary%20enjoyment%20of%20fireworks,sulphur%20dioxide%2C%20and%20particulate%20matter.
4. https://jtechconst.com/blog-content/health-safety/are-fireworks-bad/
5. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/fireworks-bad
6. https://www.sciencefocus.com/planet-earth/are-fireworks-bad-for-the-environment
7. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/the-hidden-toll-of-july-fourth-fireworks
8. https://brightly.eco/blog/fireworks-environmental-impact
9. https://phys.org/news/2023-01-short-term-fireworks-long-term-impact-wildlife.html
10. https://www.rwcpulse.com/top-story/2023/06/28/blog-the-environmental-impact-of-fireworks/

Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:00

Have you ever stopped to think about the impact of those fireworks we shoot off every 4th of July? In Season 2, episode 5 of Give a Fuck, presented by Spark Consciousness, we're going to dive into the truth of those fireworks shows by reading one of my children's books. Welcome to Season 2, episode 5 of Give a Fuck, presented by Spark Consciousness. We're dropping knowledge bombs and answering your burning questions about nature, animals, spirituality, mental health, women's empowerment and other profound topics. This podcast probably won't change your life, but hopefully it will give you some food for thought, some guidance on this twisted path we call human existence. My role as an award-winning story keeper and catalyst for healing humanity and Mother Earth is to help you reawaken to your own connection with nature and, through this reconnection, reacquaint you with your intuition. Through this reconnection, reacquaint you with your intuition. What you do with it, how you incorporate that into your life, is up to you. I hope you'll make changes that benefit both you personally and Mother Earth as a whole. I hope you'll share what you learn here with others and that they'll make different, more compassionate and enlightened choices too. Either way, take what works for you, leave the rest. Always work to be the best version of yourself and try to leave the world a little better than it was when you arrived. I am going to skip the question section this time, because this is a very special episode where I get to read you one of my books that I wrote. And before we dive into that, I also just want to say massive thank yous to my illustrator, carlos Lopez, because these books would not come alive without his amazing talent. But now let's dive into the book. It's called the Loud Night by Sarah Woodard. Boom, boom a loud noise fills the air. Run away yell the dogs, and they do, and they do. Boom, boom, a loud noise fills the air. Run away. Yell the cats, and they do. Run away. Yell the bunnies and deer, and they do. Boom, boom A loud noise fills the air. Run away, yells the horse stuck in his stall. Boom, boom, a loud noise fills the air. Fly away. Yell the birds, and they do, except for one. He's so scared he can't breathe. He falls to the ground and watches his family fly away. Boom, boom, a loud noise fills the air. Woo-hoo, yell the humans, except for a few. They remember scarier places with loud noises and hide too. Boom, boom, a loud noise fills the air. Smoke chokes the air. The animals hide, some humans hide. The rest think loud, scary noises are the best way to say happy birthday to their country.

Speaker 1: 3:43

Do you? To learn more about how you can make Independence Day less scary for everyone, there is a link included at the end of the book which I will also drop in the show notes for all of you, as well as, of course, a link to the book should you wish to share it with young folks in your life. I'm so pleased I got to share a book with all of you. That was super special for me. I hope you enjoyed it as well.

Speaker 1: 4:08

Did you feel a glimmer, a spark, a light in the dark during this episode? You'll love my online course, the Soulful Seeker. Check it out at sparkconsciousnessnet slash TSS. You can support the show as a Patreon member or episode sponsor and you can learn about all of these opportunities and find links to the book and other links about fireworks in the show notes. And to help you remember that, hang on to the word boom to help jog your memory. To come back on over to season two, episode five of give a fuck, presented by spark consciousness, to see all of that awesome info and I will see you next time.