I’ve been finding it easy to be a bit jaded at the moment, given world events. My heart soared when I heard about the Swiss KlimaSeniorinnen, the older women who sued Switzerland to demand climate action. I’d fallen into the trap of thinking that the changes Mother Earth needs will be instigated by “the younger generation”. In this instance, being wrong can be very motivating! The KlimaSeniorinnen are true disruptors and I salute them.
What does their success mean to those of us who do not operate on the national or international stage? Wherever we live and whoever we meet, there are always opportunities to do the right thing for whatever cause interests us. Clearly, the climate emergency is top of mind, but there are positive decisions and choices to be made in all areas of our lives. To me, it’s all about doing the best you can, but not beating yourself up when the realities of daily life overcome principles.
Here are some ideas which I’ve found helpful: –
- Give thanks for the food we eat and acknowledge its provenance. This helps to focus the mind on how far the food has travelled and how much processing has been involved.
- When attempting to remove an errant bug from the house, tell the bug that you’re trying to save its life. Weird, but has been effective for me. I think it’s to do with setting the intention of no harm.
- Leave the last one of a product on a shop shelf for someone else, when you can. Obviously, some flexibility is required about this suggestion, given the urgency/importance of the purchase.
One of the tenets of Neuro-Linguistic Programming is that “The World is a Place of Abundance where Magic Happens”. The success of the KlimaSeniorinnen has jolted me out of a temporary malaise. I’m heading for the Magic and Abundance! Who’s with me?
Jackie King-Turner
Reiki Master, Coach, Medium
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