I’ll take a short pre-survey to share what motivated me to join — and earn 15 points! (If I already took the survey by email, I’ll just mark this action complete to get my points.)
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Community
Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences
I will spend 30 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Community
Engage In Active Listening
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 1 conversations.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Community
Learn About Constructive Communication
I will spend 11 minutes learning about constructive communication.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Nature
Organize a Course on Reconnecting with Earth
I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully without Distractions
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Nature
Plant Trees
I will plant 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Simplicity
Research Impact Investing
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Participant Feed
REFLECTION
QUESTION
Nature
How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Planting trees helps anchor me in hope; it feels like a way to connect with the future I want for all of us. I love gifting baby avocado trees from the fruits that fall from the avocado tree in my yard, too. It's such a miracle that each avocado has the potential for growing an entire tree that will provide shade and oxygen and nutrition for people in the future.
I enjoy my food and the experience of mealtime more when I focus on mindfulness. I notice I eat more slowly and notice satiety cues better, too. In thinking of nervous system states, this approach to eating ensures I'm in the parasympathetic 'rest and digest' mode. The People's ecochallenge resources for mindful eating have some practical tips for mindful eating strategies such as using one's nondominant hand for eating to help stay present. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/distracted-eating-may-add-to-weight-gain-201303296037
I'm inspired by the Nature Journalling prompt of the People's Ecochallenge. This morning my son and I have been watching a free class from the Children and Nature Network with John Muir Laws, both excited to activate our curiosity and wonder with some of his ideas... the https://johnmuirlaws.com/nature-journaling-for-families/
The They/Them documentary linked in the resources for the People's Challenge has strengthed my solidarity for trans, femme, and nonbinary people. I appreciate the courage and willingness of vulnerable populations that share their experience with me in a way that allows me to expand my circle of compassion. I don't want to live in a black and white world --I want Love to win and for everyone to feel safe to express themselves in full color! Here's the link to the film -- https://www.patagonia.com/stories/they-them/video-102573.html
Thank you for sharing the link! I deeply appreciate that you are so open to learning from different perspectives and lived experiences. Thank you for making the effort to create a safe place for others to feel loved and accepted. I too purpose to have my mind and heart wide open for others. 🫶🏼
I was inspired to join the challenge this time as an opportunity to commit to personal goals for mindfulness and community involvement. I'm grateful to be here with my ACHS team and looking forward to sharing my enthusiasm with my local community, too.
I am grateful for this challenge! I've chosen some daily mindfulness activities that I'm ready to implement today -- mindful eating (without multitasking). This photo is ceiba fluff from a tree in my yard. It carries seeds far and wide and makes great stuffing for pillows. Nature is wonder-FULL!!& replacing screentime with nature (& specifically nature journalling).