Tala Elarda

I will spend 7 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will make my support for social and/or environmental justice visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 2 friends and/or colleagues about what I learn.

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. To reduce the landfill space needed for my lifestyle, I will not use single-use items this week (i.e. plastic straws, plastic cutlery, plastic water bottles, disposable coffee cups, and plastic bags).

I will research peace and justice issues that affect my community and tell 2 friends and/or colleagues each day about what I learn.

I will keep a journal of all my purchases this week and research their impact on conflicts and social justice.

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 5 minute(s) this week. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

I will spend 4 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

I will pick up litter on my street and ask others to join me in taking care of our neighborhood.

This week, I will spend 3 minutes learning more about gaslighting, tone policing, and/or microaggressions so that I can avoid them in my own communication.

This week, I will practice intentionally listening to 2 people I disagree with or do not share common experience with.

I will "expand my boundary of caring" by offering to help 2 person(s) who are in need this week.

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 3 minutes this week to reflect on the systems I am a part of and my role in them.

I will watch or read the news each day this week with a specific focus on peace, justice, and/or sustainability issues and happenings.