There are a lot of messages coming from inside and outside the green movement and many can be confusing. This leads to burnout and inaction at just the time when we need to be developing habits that will help us for the long term.
For many of us a phrase like "Save the Planet" is a little daunting and even a little off-putting. It makes us wonder how we can do anything. When you think of planet, you think about the six and a half billion other people and wonder how you can make a difference. Sure, the planet is a wonderful thing, but you probably think of your family, friends, pets, neighborhood and town first. And when some people hear the word "save", they think about having to sacrifice.
My view involves bettering people's lives through healthy, money saving actions that will spread green love. Kids and adults alike want to be happy and my goal is to spread green wellness in fun ways. If we can figure out how to do this we have created a foundation that can last for a lifetime and beyond especially when involving kids.
So the goal here is to find things that capture their imaginations. They shouldn't worry that one action is a bit better than another or that they need to be perfect. They need to have fun. A little girl needs to have the thrill of throwing an over-ripe tomato that she has grown in her garden at her brother when he isn't looking. She needs to have the freedom of being able to bike to where she needs to go without bothering her parents and causing them to burn oil. Growing their own produce, living healthily, helping their families save money - these are things a kid can do and things that are more positive and lasting than having them buy a green-washed product.
This is where you can help me. There is a lot of experimentation to do. As an athlete I can get the attention of kids and talk to them. I listen to them. There are different approaches to try and see what works best. This is an ever changing and growing process and I am growing through it as are the kids who join my team. Adults can join too. There are a lot of good ideas out there and you might have some. The goal is to find the good approaches and figure out how to grow a positive approach so kids everywhere can get excited. I ask for your suggestions and also your partnership. This is expensive for me and if you have a bit to invest, please consider the donation link.
And thank you!
Colleen
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