Author: Miguel Sebastián Clavijo
“We are not the owners of the world; we are merely one more piece of its vast ecosystem. When will we start acting like it?”
Alicia is a woman who lives her connection with nature intensely. Since she was a child, she felt that her place was among mountains, rivers, and lagoons—those spaces where time seems to stand still and life flows uninterrupted. Her love for animals led her to become a veterinary doctor and specialize in animal welfare and ethology. But her calling goes beyond her profession: she is a defender of biodiversity and a voice that rises whenever she feels life is being threatened.
Those who know her describe her as an extroverted, cheerful person, always ready to go out, walk, and explore the world. But what sets her apart is not just her enthusiasm—it’s her sensitivity and drive when faced with injustice. She cannot remain silent when she sees something disrupting the natural balance. She’s not the type to criticize quietly; she prefers to take action, make noise, draw the community’s attention, and invite others not to be mere spectators. For her, the fight for the environment is not just a noble cause—it’s an urgent necessity.
However, it’s not always easy. In her community, in her town, she faces the indifference of those who see the world only through the lens of economic profitability. At times, she feels vulnerable, swimming against a current that prioritizes money over life. But her conviction keeps her steady. She knows that if she can make her voice heard, others will join in too. She believes in the power of community—in the idea that together, they can bring about real change and build a more conscious future.
Her worldview is also reflected in her daily habits. She has become more critical of what she consumes, avoiding products from large corporations with destructive environmental footprints. She made the decision to stop eating beef, aware of the impact livestock farming has on deforestation. It’s not just about personal restrictions, but about small acts that bring her peace and alignment with her principles.
For Alicia, humanity is not at the top of the pyramid, but rather just another part of a natural cycle that must be respected. It’s not about extraction—it’s about coexistence. Because if everything collapses, we all go down with it. That is the awareness she tries to cultivate in those around her, hoping that, little by little, more people will open their eyes and understand that true balance lies in recognizing we are not the owners of the world, but merely one piece of its vast ecosystem.
