How much does the Earth cost? Does it have value? If so, what kind? There are many ways to view this question, not just materialistic. Are we prepared to deal with the consequences of our actions on this planet? With more than 7 billion people, it’s difficult to see how our individual actions impact our daily life. While this is a difficult question to answer, it’s important to pay attention to how we treat each other, to be in a safe space of like-minded people where we can shed stereotypes. 

Ultimately, the cost of the Earth—the cost of living on the Earth—will be the little things that add value to ours lives: eating from a restaurant you haven’t been to in years, or talking to an old friend. Did we really live our lives in the moment?