Football is the most popular sport in the world, at least among men. There’s a simple reason for that: the (lack of) equipment. All you need is something like a ball—I’ve seen balled up socks used as a substitute. Trash can be used to mark the goals. And you’re ready to play! Even here in Jambiani, where it’s incredibly poor, I’ve seen dozens of children playing in the streets. There’s also a nightly game played out on the sand around dusk.

My post yesterday advocated for buying and consuming less stuff. The day before I talked of transcending economics just by changing our perspectives. These are not all-encompassing solutions that make the problems go away. But they are things all humans can do, regardless of age, socioeconomic status, culture or gender. They require nothing other than consideration, awareness, and resolve. Much like football.