David Estes
9/30/2019 9:05 AM
Doing this using the free version of the "Calm" app. It's very useful for anyone just getting started with mediation - I highly recommend it!
David Estes
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 582 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO120gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO65meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO570minutesspent exercising
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO285minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
David's actions
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 5 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 15 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
High Impact Action Track
Plant Trees
Nature
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
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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David Estes 10/23/2019 5:59 AMGreat job to everyone who participated. The world is a slightly better place for our effort :) For those who could use a couple more points, there's still time! Get on it! -
David Estes 10/21/2019 6:28 AMWelcome back guys! I can't decide which is more fun - going on break or coming back to school! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity MeditateWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
David Estes 9/30/2019 9:03 AMToday I am grateful for the experience of student teaching at Amy Biehl, the time off from student teaching Amy Biehl, and for the opportunity to learn from and teach such an interesting, engaging and generally awesome group of students.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
David Estes 9/30/2019 8:56 AMGovernment subsidies make meat unrealistically cheap in the U.S. Meat consumption contributes to global warming, increases the rate of deforestation and extinction, exacerbates global potable water shortages, and is all too often the primary cause of innumerable animals' having a very bad day.