Christine Caruso
10/29/2020 8:21 AM
Maintaining balance within systems helps reduce the need for additional resources to keep things in balance.
Christine Caruso
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 534 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO800minutesspent exercising
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO1,320minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO760minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
Christine's actions
Nature
Plant Trees
Do at Home
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Support Native Communities
Do at Home
I will use the resource links provided and spend 60 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.
Water
Eco-Friendly Gardening
Do at Home
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
Do at Home
I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 5 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Nature
Spend Time Outside
Do at Home
I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Exercise Daily
Do at Home
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Health
Reduce Refined Sugar
Do at Home
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Support Native CommunitiesIndigenous speaker and activist Winona LaDuke says that, "most indigenous ceremonies, if you look to their essence, are about the restoration of balance — they are a reaffirmation of our relationship to creation. That is our intent: to restore, and then to retain balance and honor our part in creation." Why is balance important to sustainability?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Spend Time OutsideRachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?
Christine Caruso 10/29/2020 8:20 AMA disconnect from our naturl or biological selves and a lack of interest in maintaining healthy natural systems. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Do Nature ActivitiesWhat did you observe while spending time outside -- through sight, sound, smell and/or touch?
Christine Caruso 10/27/2020 11:57 AMThe chaning of the leaves from green to Fall colors. Hearing the rustling of them as well. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go Get a Check UpHow do you practice self care?
Christine Caruso 10/27/2020 11:56 AMYoga, making art, singing, walks in nature, and making good meals. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Reduce Refined SugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
Christine Caruso 10/27/2020 11:55 AMI did think I was addicted to sugar and after reducing it, I am even more aware of how addicted to it I was. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Christine Caruso 10/16/2020 11:47 AMFor nature, I go for walks along the Alameda Ridge in my neighborhood which overlooks open space and has a greta view of Mt Hood. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Eco-Friendly GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Christine Caruso 10/06/2020 2:12 PMDrought is one issue we face but also tribal access to clean water. -
Christine Caruso 10/06/2020 2:11 PMSo ready to do some positive things in October.-
Leigh Wheeler 10/07/2020 2:11 PMMe too!
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