Alice Evans

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

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).

Using the guidelines on page 113, I will construct a vision board of my own ideas about how I will act for change and then share it with my group.

I will connect with a local nonprofit that works on peace and justice issues and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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 spend 60 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 1 friends and/or colleagues about what I learn.

I will use the communication methods I read about this week to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly: my roommate, my parents, my co-work, my partner, my classmates, or my children.

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 60 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 pick up litter on my street and ask others to join me in taking care of our neighborhood.