Pamela Martin

I will spend 120 minutes watching a movie about a peace, justice, or sustainability issue I would like to know more about.

I will "expand my boundary of caring" by offering to help 3 person(s) who are in need this week.

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

Using the guidelines on page 68, I will use the Oxfam “doughnut” diagram to consider how the factors in the inner circle have affected my personal well-being, or what their absence would mean for my life.

I will volunteer 5 hours this week to help refugees or others affected by violence to feel more comfortable or get the resources they need in my community.

I will start a systems journal, capturing my thoughts, concerns and learning about peace, justice, and sustainability issues.

Using the Iceberg Activity referenced on page 1, I will practice systems thinking with my group.

I will write 2 letter(s) or email(s) this week to a public official or company to advocate for nonviolent and peacemaking policies.

I will spend 240 minutes this week learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

I will find out what local sustainability issues are most urgent in my region, including both social and environmental justice concerns.

I will connect with my community by meeting 3 new neighbor(s) this week.

I will learn what local organizations are working on peace, justice, and/or sustainability issues and how I can get involved.

This week, I will contact 2 of my favorite companies or local businesses to advocate for socially responsible practices.

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

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 20 minutes this week to reflect on the systems I am a part of and my role in them.

I will observe local, national, and international news each day this week through a conflict resolution lens.

I will research peace and justice issues that affect my community and tell 3 friends and/or colleagues each day about what I learn.