Firstly, I'm retiring from driving. I had to drive my brother's SUV today though, but unfortunately today had to be the exception as my dog needed to be buried and it couldn't be done in my yard. But I'm done now. I hate driving for all reasons - environmental, economic, emotional (it drives me tired and aggravated now). The only thing I like about it is the freedom I feel just taking off and getting on the highway and going somewhere beautiful on such bluesky days. But, I can achieve this same level of freedom when I let my feet carry me large distances of their own. And that actually improves my emotional and physical state, instead of draining me.
No more mindless consuming either. Impulsive shopping gone, unless its somewhere like the local farmer's market.. nothing like impulsively buying jars of pepper jelly and honey, and then the fresh veggies and fruit! even still, I need to get serious about my food and go for organics. I'm tempted about trying some meat from the market that is certified organic and free-range and animal welfare AAA+++, but even if i can accept that as not breaking my vegetarianism, i don't know how to cook meat, and i dont even know if i can manage to chew it anymore!
This means that the monthly Kris10 days are being transformed from days of self-indulgence to days of self-restraint. Days of positive action. Like picking up litter, and properly disposing of it. I need to think of winter activities though, probably more along the lines of social work, in case it is just too cold to get out there. Any ideas??
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So here is an idea i've been thinking about trying out myself.
ReplyDeletei think this will help produce a much needed change in perspective in regard to how much we consume. and you don't have to go out in the cold to tackle it, yeah.
~Chance
I've been thinking about this myself. Haven't seen someone doing it for a year, but last year I came across people carrying around their trash they amassed during Earth week.
ReplyDeleteI almost already do this myself, my bathroom as become a collection of broken/unwanted items that I can't let myself throw away, but haven't found something to do with them yet.
That guy has a big task ahead of him and I'm very interested in keeping watch and seeing how it works out. Hopefully it will give me some ideas as what to do with my stuff.