recognizing our impact

I was riding my daily commute the other day and witnessed a man put his dog in his car, drive 2 or 3 blocks to a green open
field, and then let his dog out of the car to "walk" him. All I could do was laugh at the oxymoronic action. But our lives are filled
with moments like this every day. We drive our cars to the gym to walk on the treadmill or ride a stationary bike, when we could be outside doing the same actions and actually be moving towards our destinations, as well as burning calories. Is it a matter of time and convenience that puts us into our cars or is it just the blind acceptance of routine? How much do those actions impact
the world. It may not seem like much to drive a few blocks for dog "walking" or to get to the next store on your list, but the distance builds exponentially and what's more, the disassociative pattern is established in your brain. I challenge everyone to find alternate ways to get around, to explore ways that benefit you in more ways than "it gets me there quickly."