Sustainability
In search of the ultimate truth, I found that our environment- the Earth- is the one thing we must protect in order to live fulfilling lives and to protect the ones we care about it.
I learned that all of the seemingly little decisions we make each day often have an unseen ripple effect.
I saw how this manifested in social inequality and lives misaligned with our values. I saw how we may talk about being grateful but wondered how we could be if we didn’t see our actions honestly.
After studying Environmental Science in college, I spent 12 years working for a sustainability NGO, the U.S. Green Building Council.
After working at that scale and people focused on buildings and neighborhoods, I wanted to teach people minimalism from a sustainability point of view so our everyday lifestyles could more closely correlate with our desire to protect the planet we live on.
Today, I continue to learn about and experiment with sustainability practices to incorporate in my life and my clients’ lives.
My Personal Practice
I don’t think of sustainability as something extra that I do. It’s weaved into my thought process when making everyday decisions, part and parcel to minimalism.
Resources
Books
Voluntary Simplicity by Duane Elgin
I read this before I ever heard the term minimalism.
With the growing popularity of gratitude practices and gratitude journals, people are stepping outside of their hectic mindsets and daily challenges to recognize just how fortunate they are. It’s part of mindset change, which is an integral part of developing a minimalist lifestyle with ease.