Greta Thunberg

Somebody who, in the face of opposition, symbolizes a glowing positive force in this cruel mocking world. Somebody who speaks the truth and does not ever second guess themselves, despite being attacked and humiliated for speaking the truth. Somebody whose only source of truth is derived from the scientific method and not from existing policies. Somebody who doesn't let their age, gender, disability or any other stereotype get in the way of spreading positive wholesome change. To be like Greta Thunberg takes great courage, as they aren't just going against the current of a river but the current of the entire ocean. Being like Greta Thunberg also means acting completely within one's own agency. Unfortunately in this rather cynical day and age, people often misconstrue another person's words and intentions. It is not a coincidence that most of these people are adults and older folks. Psychologically speaking, as the more older one becomes, the less tolerant they are to adopt new ideas, attitudes, and changes. So, at heart, Greta Thunberg's war is mostly with the older generation who lack the mental flexibility to change their outdated mindsets. There is more hope to be seen here with Thunberg's generation, at least with regards to the awareness and radical action towards environmental sustainability (mind you, this is for the sake of humanity, not politics!). Once the older generation has gone the way of the dodo, Greta Thunberg will become even more relevant than ever.