07/10/2025
In the quiet ache leading up to my son’s recent birthday in heaven, I hadn’t realised that one of the people who inspired me most had also left this world on October 1st, 2025.
As a child, Jane Goodall sparked a dream in me - to journey to Africa, to walk among the animals, embrace new cultures, and care deeply for our planet and for humanity.
Her life’s work reminds us that even the smallest actions ripple outward… and that each of us carries the power to make a difference.
Thank you, Jane - for your courage, compassion, and unwavering belief in the good we can do. May your light continue to guide us as we care for this planet and all who share it. 🌱🌻🙏
FAMOUS LAST WORDS - Jane Goodall (1934-2025)
“In the place where I am now
I look back over my life.
I look back at the world I’ve left behind.
What message do I want to leave?
I want to make sure that you all understand,
That each and everyone of you has a role to play.
You may not know it, You may not find it,
but your life matters, and you are here for a reason.
And I just hope that, that reason will become apparent,
that you live through your life.
I want you to know that whether or not you find that role,
that you’re supposed to play, your life does matter.
And that every single day you live, you make a difference in the world,
and you get to choose the difference that you make.
I want you to understand that we are part of the natural world
And even today where the planet is dark there still is hope.
Don’t lose hope.
If you lose hope you become apathetic and do nothing.
And if you want to save what is still beautiful in this world
If you want to save the planet for the future generations
Your grandchildren, their grandchildren
Then think about the actions you take each day
Because multiplied a million, a billion times
Even small actions will make for great change
I just hope that you understand that this life on planet earth isn’t the end
I believe, and now I know, that there is life beyond death
That consciousness survives
I can’t tell you from where I am
Secrets that are not mine to share
I can’t tell you what you will find when you leave planet earth
But I want you to know that your life on planet earth
will make some difference in the kind of life that you find after you die
Above all, I want you think about the fact that we are part, when we are on planet earth,
we are part of mother nature,
We depend on mother nature for clean air, for water, for food, for clothing, for everything
And as we destroy one eco system after another
as we create worse climate change, worse loss of diversity
We have to do everything in our power to make the world a better place
for the children alive today and for those that will follow
You have it in your power to make a difference
Don’t give up
There is a future for you
Do your best while you’re still on this beautiful planet earth
That I look down upon from where I am now
God Bless you all”
Jane reminds us: don’t lose hope. Your life, your actions, and your love matter - for the planet, for humanity, for generations to come.
So I’d love to hear from you -
What small action are you taking today to create a better world for our children, their children, and all who follow? 🌱🌻🙏
For our animals, our planet, and for humanity.
