Inspiration Friday 2024.04.12

“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you must decide what kind of difference you want to make.”  – Jane Goodall

How are you showing up to the world?

Jason and I started to meet weekly on zoom during the pandemic for reading practice when he was in the third grade. Now that he is a seventh grader, we only connect on zoom when he has science projects or reports due for his school assignments. He likes science. Between this week’s eclipse event and Earth Day next Monday our conversations have been lively, informative, and inspiring. Jason talks about science facts, curious stories, concerns, and imaginative solutions. These discussions generate hope that his generation is focused on solutions for our collective future. Jason even helped his little brother’s Cub Scout troop make pinhole Eclipse viewers out of cereal boxes to share his excitement about witnessing the phenomena. I invite you to join in on Earth Day activities in your local areas this week. The 2024 theme is “Plastic or Planet?” 60/40 a 60% reduction in the production of all plastics by 2040. We are all accountable for how we are showing up in the world. I am listening to the passion of a seventh grader talking about science. How are you showing up in the world?

$100.00: for self-care. I am buying seeds to create a happy flower space for bees and butterflies to enjoy this garden season. And I love that!

$0.00 Priceless: Planet Health

Checkout this link to 52 Earth Day Tips: Earth Day Tips | Earth Day Network

• • What actions are you choosing for the health of our planet?
  • Strive to be a better human. What if it is that simple?
  • Respond with love. Repeat. What would it take?
  • This week let’s all show up for the health of Earth.

$10,200.00: I am donating to The Story of Stuff Project. Did you know that plastic is overtaking our waterways? Be informed. Each decision we make communicates our choice about the well-being of the Earth. Imagine a healthier planet.  What would it take?  Learn more here.

$10,200.00: I am supporting Earth Day Networks; they encourage both individual acts and organizational initiatives that further the goal of reducing carbon emissions and supporting sustainability.  Collectively our individual actions can lead to change. We are participating in Earth Day events.  How green can you stand it?

$30,000.00: I am funding zero waste projects with the nonprofit Eco-Cycle. The intention of zero waste is to create healthier alternatives to trash being sent to landfills, incinerators, or the ocean. Their mission is “to identify, explore and demonstrate the emerging frontiers of sustainable resource management through the concepts and practices of Zero Waste. We believe in individual and community actions to transform society’s throw-away ethic into environmentally responsible stewardship.” What if your Zero Waste choices will make a huge difference for the planet? What actions are you willing to take now? Learn more here.

Do you ever wonder if you are showing up in life as a better human? Ask more questions. What are you choosing for the health of our planet? Do more of that.  Wonder, what are you contributing to live in a better world in 2024?

$1,000.00: for a date with my husband. This week’s date includes participating in our traditional Earth Day event where we collect trash along a trail in a State Park or Forest near our home. We are making a difference together. How loved can you stand it?

FLOW FIVE FRIDAY: Current “real” life expressions of gratitude, love, and contribution to wellbeing.

$5.00: This week’s five-dollar bill is inside the book called Sun Moon Earth: The History of Solar Eclipses from Omens of Doom to Einstein and Exoplanets by Tyler Nordgren. The book was placed in a Little Free Library. I am choosing to be the energy of what works in life.

Five Increments of Time: This week I listened to Jason tell me everything he knows about eclipses. I am slowing down and really hearing a child’s heart stories. Being there. How are you “Flowing Five” this week?

Well-Being: Something that I am doing or not doing for self-care in real time.

I am 12 days into the 100-day health challenge with friends. And yes, I am moving my body more each day.  What are you doing or not doing for self-care?

Planet Awareness: Contributing to the health of Earth.

I am participating in Earth Day Activities all week long!

Happy planet, happy people.

“What you do makes a difference, and you must decide what kind of difference you want to make.”

What are you doing for the health of our planet?

Hold Space or Contribute to a Friends Life Intention:

This week I am supporting my friend Deliah who is a writer.  One of Deliah’s Living Intentions is to be a published author. You can help support Deliah’s living intention by imagining her finding a copy of her book at the local library this year. When was the last time that you read a few pages, or went on an adventure with words from a book?

Choose joy. Be kind. Love others and strive to be a better human. What would it take?