Ashley Jackson
10/12/2021 5:05 AM
Loving kindness helps us become softer which in turn helps us treat Mother Earth with awe, respect and love!
Ashley Jackson
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 467 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO23plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO800minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
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UP TO15minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO16pounds of paperhave been saved
Ashley's actions
Energy
Turn It Off
Do at Home
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Happiness
Do at Home
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
Do at Home
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Do at Home
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Health
Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Forgiveness
Do at Home
I will begin, or continue, on the journey of forgiving myself and/or other(s). I may do this through journaling, meditation, prayer, and/or talking with a licensed healthcare professional.
Nature
Invitation to nature
Invite family and friends to join in for a river walk!
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
Do at Home
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Ashley Jackson 10/18/2021 5:00 AM
The Ecochallenge is helping make me aware of the small decisions each day that have an impact on the environment, others and myself. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow can practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation be helpful to the health of the environment?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Ashley Jackson 10/12/2021 5:03 AMHydroelectric power, Natural gas, nuclear reactors, coal and renewable energy. All of these energy resources affect us in very positive ways but also in ways that can damage the environment and all living things.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Ashley Jackson 10/12/2021 5:00 AMSpending time outdoors helps me get centered. When I take the time to look, I see! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Ashley Jackson 10/08/2021 1:22 PMConvenience is one of the reasons I buy drinks in plastic bottles. I try to be mindful of my impact on the environment. Reducing plastics is good for the environment and my overall health. By using other options such as filtered water at home, I am realizing filtered water options are convenient too. Being mindful of what goes in our oceans and affects marine life is a motivator for me to reduce plastic! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Ashley Jackson 10/08/2021 1:15 PMStarting the day with an attitude of gratitude helps me and the people around me have appreciation for the small things too! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
Ashley Jackson 10/08/2021 1:11 PMPollinators ultimately help create eco balance that helps wild animals have food.