Happy Earth Day!
We’ve all seen the reports of the environmental effects that the stay-at-home orders have been having across the globe. Decreased traffic, cleaner air, happier wildlife. Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and it feels fitting to take a cue from the larger world and try to see this time -while undoubtedly stressful - as an opportunity to rest and renew. To slow down and invite some clarity into our lives.
I have personally struggled with quieting my mind when it’s all abuzz with thoughts of “but how will my business continue” and “don’t feel bad, it could be so much worse.” The past month has been an exercise in patience and embracing the reality of today. What do I have control of? How can I make things a little better for myself, for my neighbor?
That’s when I push my thoughts back to why I started this business - when I was feeling stuck in my last career, and I needed to take control of something. So I began evaluating my own personal environment, and reflecting on the ways I interact with it. When we’re at a loss in our larger lives, sometimes the one thing we can do is to reclaim the immediate space around us. Maybe to finally, finally tackle that junk drawer. You know the one. It sticks when you try to open it it’s so full of stuff.
So on this Earth Day, I invite you to tackle your junk drawer - whatever form it may take.The efforts we put forth right now don’t need to be something large scale or profound. This is a time for us to be kind to each other and to ourselves, and to not let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Small, positive changes have a way of reverberating outward, and it’s okay to start with one’s own space. We all need to be taking care of each other right now - and that starts with taking care of ourselves.
Please explore these incredible local resources that support organizing your own space while giving back to others. Most importantly, don’t let that sticky drawer win.
Learn more about what you can do on Earth Day 2020
Check out Ridwell for hard-to-recycle items and how they’re supporting community partners
Recycle your electronics with Living Green Technology or pick up a work-from-home or school-from-home bundle
After you’ve cleared out your junk drawer, hall closet, dresser drawers, print free labels from Give Back Box and donate household goods today