The Network Writing Mom

My mind’s been juggling a lot of topics lately.  My main focus has been on  Earth Day, April 22nd. I’ve always been an eco-friendly person, but not heavily involved in the past. What’s that mean? I do little things, like I:

• recycle when I can, 
• care about our environment, 
• pick up trash rather than litter the ground, 
• reduce driving to conserve toxins, 
• support companies that use reduced packaging for their products 
• use canvass bags for grocery shopping (trying to remember to bring them on every trip) 

I do not drive a hybrid car, live in sustainable housing, nor talk about Earth on a daily basis. BUT, in doing research for Earth Day, my focus turned into a profound Ah-Ha moment, where I realized not only I could do more but it was my responsibility to do more. 

I joined a socially conscious group, Social Traffic, Inc., which is hosting Earth Day Birthday, a global party uniting events and participants from around the world. I’m meeting friends who are sharing their green tips, and I’m excited about my part in saving the Earth. We only have one Earth, so we can’t continue to misuse and abuse it.

We thought we should bring Mother Earth a gift; after all, she gives us so much every day. Supporters have been saving $10 to donate to their favorite Earth Day organization. I know, we’ve been suffering through a bad economy, so $10 for Earth may be a low priority. Our team members made videos on how easy it is to save $10. I made my first video and uploaded it to YouTube, another first. I had fun making the video.

 Easy Way to Save $10 for Earthday Birthday 

There are so many ways to participate in Earth Day. Individuals can make a difference, but imagine what impact we’ll have when we stand together! Join us, at Earth Day Birthday, for the biggest birthday party that Mother Earth Has Ever Seen.

What would make a world of difference in your life? What could you do to make a difference in the world?

From time to time, it’s good to reflect on the meaning of your life: deciding if your path is congruent to your values and adopting changes, like adding activities that truly will make a difference. One way to meet your goals is to compare your values with your actions. It’s similar to the quote “putting your money where your mouth is”, in the sense that what you talk about should be what you’re actively pursuing. What do you talk about? How do you spend your time?

Those have been my thoughts lately, and I’ve found a group of people who are making a world of difference. The group, Social Traffic, Inc., is a group of passionate people working together toward a common goal. Our first goal is making a difference in our world through a global Earthday Birthday celebration. We’re uniting Earth Day events and activities from all over the world. We’re committed to giving back to our Earth, for all that she provides us. Our current challenge is to find $10 that we’d normally spend on possible non-earth friendly activities and save the money to give back to Earth. Doesn’t that sound fun? We’ve come up with lots of ways to save $10: switching to lower cost personal products, turning off the radio, using natural resources,  showering less, and showering with a friend (yes, a fun alternative).

For those who’d like other ways to get involved with Earth Day Birthday, here’s the link to The Social Traffic, Inc. blog:

Social Traffic, Inc. – It’s Your Party: Care If You Want To

Here are some great videos on our Earth Day activities:

Earth Day Birthday: YouTube Videos

I’m starting lenses on my Earth Day activities, as well as connecting with friends who are passionate about environmental friendly activities. If you’re a ‘go green’ friend, please leave me a note – I’d love to talk to you.

Best,

Jennifer

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