Saving the world is easier than you think

If you wish to save the world, begin by taking a closer look at yourself. State of mind relates to the state of the world around you.  As you sense what you think, feel and how you act is reflected in the exernal world, you begin to realize saving the world begins with being kind to yourself.  Show compassion. Just to notice thoughts and ability to focus is empowering.

Ask yourself what makes you believe the natural world needs saving. Are you listening to fear-based opinions and allowing this to impact how you feel and what you see? The mind plays tricks to convince you something is wrong where the heart knows everything is actually unfolding perfectly.  Thus, you could recognize that if you think the world needs saving, you are allowing your focus to be controlled by the mind and its limiting filters.

Another perspective is offered by Michael Norton.  He shares a book called 365 Ways to Change the World: How to Make a Difference - One Day at a Time. It draws attention to the importance of how we feel about our individual life choices.  Feelings determine what we see.

This book is full of ideas, some of which you may have heard before as well as others that may surprise you. For example, ever thought of using recycled toilet paper? Maybe not. Yet, rest assured, this doesn't necessarily mean wiping with leaves or sandpaper. Why not become a virtual volunteer and share your lessons learned? What prevents you from giving away items that clutter your home and your life? It's not as hard as you think to help reverse bio-piracy or silently react to Internet spam. Identify how your consumer choices affect wider, natural resource management.

Imagine benefits of performing anonymous acts of generosity, planting trees, watching only non-violent movies, choosing not to buy blood diamonds or products that perpetuate sujugation. Support local craftspeople and fair trade agricultural products, and make a living will. Readers can consult http://www.365act.com for other ideas and inspirations based on key book sources.

If you're solutions-oriented and aim to help the planet, consider these tips:

1) Plant a tree weekly. If everyone on the planet did, we could reverse key destructive processes.

2) Drive less to reduce your carbon emissions. Favor and use alternative energy forms and avoid or minimize carbon producing materials like aerosols, not burning leaves, vegetation or garbage.

3) Re-think your position on water projects, such as dams and other means of redirecting existing water supplies. Favor clean-water generating plans, conservation practices and surveillance. of ground water flows so rain will be more effectively captured to supply underground water.

4) Support urban plans that include more vegetation. Organize petition for council.

5) Rather than favor expanding cities, encourage rural living, explore Internet-based business and other sustainable practices in harmony with nature.

6) Increase self-sufficiency by growing food in backyard gardens and composting.

7) Raise awareness about local environmental issues which affect you directly. Discuss options with other people you think are affected. Cooperate to devise and implement solutions.

8) Encourage education on family planning to and share information about global over-population.

9) Reward children and adults in community/ business as they reduce waste and increase recycling.

10) Learn about the land and balance of local ecosystems. Heed fire bans and prevent bush fires.

11) Support wildlife reserves, conservation an preservation charities and nature associations