Season of Creation Daily Day 9: Seeking compassionate simplicity

Play a game:  Take three mental snapshots of your life over the past month. 

 

First, in terms of energy use, look at your past month and identify one thing you can do differently in the future to reduce your use of energy.

Second, think of your transportation over the past month.  What is one way you might reduce the carbon footprint of getting around?

Third, consider your diet, compared with last month, can you find opportunities to "buy local," avoid excess packaging, and eat less meat?

Some excerpts: “We represent the world’s family of spiritualities, faiths and religions who share a profound gratitude for our precious planet..." Our misuse of Earth's generosity, while improving conditions for many, is not improving them for all and is fraying the web of life... As religious and spiritual leaders … we come to you with an invitation to embark on a journey towards compassionate simplicity for the sake of the climate, the human family, and the community of life. Our spiritualities and traditions offer wisdom about finding happiness in a purposeful life, family and friendships, not in an overabundance of things. The world needs such wisdom. We invite you to join the many others willing to walk this path..."
— Walk on Earth Gently at LivingtheChange.net