Everyday is a practice

An eco-village is where I want to be. I don’t want to convert people. I just want to live with the peace of knowing that I am doing the best I can. Modeling my vision of the future! Teaching my children how to live in a peaceful way. To be conscious of what we do and say. To do this I must accept that I am not perfect and I slip everyday. Forgiveness and no judgement.

Like so many other people, I struggle with where to begin. On my quest, I have found some great links helping Real people address the Real issues. It’s inspiring to know people ARE out there making a difference! They are consciously trying to find their way in this world. With this in mind, I must direct your attention to WhitScott.com. He asks “Am I sustainable? Are you?”, which is a question we ALL need to ask. I adore the idea of listing ways that we are “Killing the earth/Saving the earth”.

    Ways I am killing the earth

  • I drive a car.
  • I buy food from the Super Market…not so super.
  • We burn wood for heat.
  • We have 3 computers that are always ON.
    Ways I am saving the earth

  • I don’t use plastic bags.
  • I very rarely buy new clothes.
  • I am a recycling NUT.
  • Raising consciousness…I sure hope:)
  • I grow my own medicines:)
    Ways I WILL be saving the earth

  • I am joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture).
  • I am going to start riding my bike to work.
  • I WILL Compost!

    • I watched this GREAT movie about reducing our consumption…WATCH THIS!!

      So here are some ways I am going to reduce my consumption by 10%

    • Stop buying plastic bottles.
    • Capture and use rain water.
    • Hang dry our laundry

    With all this in mind, I know that the only way we can make a difference is to have the strength to stand up and be counted. I write to be counted as one who gives a shit!

    Everyday is a practice. Everyday is another try. Wake up in the morning with excitement for what is ahead of me instead of the dread that surrounds me. To enjoy is the secret. Find love within the smallest crumb. It is magic…all of it.

    Just Because:)
    The Sustainable Table
    Mother Earth News
    Eco Child’s Play- Green Parenting

    The more I know, the more I know I DON’T know!!

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