[BEEP]

The virus is like hitting 
a big pause button.

Where as we have paused 
our usual activities,

we're more aware of and grateful 
for what nature provides to us.

We've forgotten that 
we are in, really,

a beautiful intertwined 
dance of reciprocity.

I think it's a profound 
change, an opportunity for much

of humanity to reconnect and 
to change our mindset about how

we fit in the world.

Think about making a bigger 
change in the system.

We're more grateful for 
that fresh air, that

chance to go outside and walk.

For this Earth Day, 
I invite our USF community

to seek out opportunities 
to change the bigger system,

to protect each other, 
and protect the planet.

We are strong in community, 
and it is in mutual reciprocity

that we all thrive.

This is Stephanie Siehr, 
Professor of Energy

and Environmental 
Programs at the University

of San Francisco.

We have a lot to gain from 
protecting our environment,

as well as each other.