Imagine waking up one morning and looking out your window to find the Earth stripped of vegetation, thick clouds of smog filled with death floating near your window, and your neighbor struggling to fetch the newspaper because he was struck by an incurable illness or disease, all because humanity has failed to be a good steward of the Earth. But what does it mean to be a good steward of the Earth? A good steward who cares for the Earth is one who does his or her part to care for the Earth and encourages others to do the same. A good steward of the Earth is aware of how their lifestyle contributes to disrupting the Earth's atmospheric balance. Additionally, being a good steward of the Earth means that an individual protects their environment by choosing eco-friendly options like using public transportation and purchasing goods with biodegradable packaging. It is important to be a good steward of the Earth because today's actions shape the Earth that future generations will inherit. This is therefore important because future generations will struggle to live in an environment devoid of its natural resources such as air, water, trees, coal, natural gas and oil. It is also important to be a good manager, because if we do not do so, we will use up the previously mentioned resources more quickly. When I start to think about how the Earth has already been affected by humanity's refusal to be a good steward, I feel helpless because I cannot control the way my neighbor pollutes the Earth. Although I cannot control my neighbor's actions, I am fully capable of examining my own lifestyle and making changes. I feel fearful and horrified because I think about what the future of this planet will be like for my children, grandmother...... middle of paper ......s that even if the ointment would help relieve the symptoms, the rash should run its course. So I waited patiently over the next few weeks for the hideous spots to disappear. When the rash finally went away, everything returned to normal. I was no longer teased about being “the polka dot girl.” During this experience, I was happy and relieved when the rash went away because it was the only thing I could think about daily. Now that I have been informed and understand the carcinogenic nature of the medication I was prescribed, I am alarmed. I feel like we were simply placated by a medication that could have done more harm than good if I had to continue using it longer than necessary. I feel cheated because of all the medications, my dermatologist selected one with known carcinogenic properties and the FDA has cleared this product..