I will spend 30 minutes listening to a podcast about food.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 30 minutes per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
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DAILY ACTION
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 60 minutes each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
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DAILY ACTION
Nature
Learn About the Impact of Old Refrigerants
I will spend 30 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minutes each day to reflect on things important to me.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day and share the impact I see and reflections I have on the feed.
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DAILY ACTIONS
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REFLECTION
QUESTION
Nature
Kathleen Dean Moore says that a sense of gratitude leads to a sense of moral obligation. Do you agree? How can we cultivate a sense of gratitude as individuals, and as a society?
I think Kathleen Dean Moore makes a compelling point. Gratitude does seem to nurture a sense of moral obligation by helping us realize the interdependence and shared goodness of life. When we’re truly grateful, it's often for things that reflect kindness, beauty, or generosity given to us, often unearned or beyond our control—like nature, family, and health. This awareness of how much we receive often inspires a reciprocal desire to give back, to take care of others, and to contribute meaningfully to our world.
To cultivate gratitude individually, mindfulness is a powerful tool. Practicing mindfulness—by taking a moment to notice small, good things each day—helps us focus on what we have instead of what we lack. Acts like journaling about daily gratitudes, meditating, or even pausing before meals can foster this. On a societal level, education and public policies could emphasize community service, environmental stewardship, and appreciation for shared resources, encouraging collective responsibility and gratitude. Imagine a society where public art, parks, and institutions honor shared history and the environment; these could serve as reminders of the value of gratitude and our duty to sustain what we cherish.
I am grateful to be outside and have fresh air with my dogs.
I was able to really enjoy the smells, I was able to feel and smell the fresh rain. I could feel the crisp air and hear all the crunches of leaves me. I really felt i could just be one with nature in this experience.
Take a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, school, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
