Comments on: Greener Living Through Mind Tricks

By: Steph

Steph — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:53:44 +0000

Going Green Mama, I saw you are training for a half marathon so thank you for kicking mine right back! I am not treating myself as well as my kids when it comes to time to exercise!

That third question was very clarifying for both my husband and me. It was so easy to just grab whatever food was available and keep going. Both of us have been much healthier since we started treating ourselves with more respect (go figure!) and I know we are modeling more of what we want to model.

By: Going Green Mama

Going Green Mama — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:08:45 +0000

My goodness–I could have written this post myself! (Though I’m not as far as you are..) I know I’ve been guilty 100s of times of treating my kids with more respect than I treat myself. They eat the healthier choices, get the sleep they need, etc.Thank you for the kick in the butt!

By: Steph

Steph — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:40:52 +0000

Beany, I think you are describing one of the main tensions for human beings. Do I think about how my actions will affect others (which often limits choices) or do I only think about myself?

The problem is neither answer is right all the time so the question has to be revisited over and over again. I think considering multiple viewpoints is a strength rather than a weakness!

By: Beany

Beany — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:41:27 +0000

In some (very selfish ways which I admit), I sometimes feel like giving up. After all, I’m child free by choice and once I’m dead who cares what happens.

But then my weakness are the kids. I love children and hate the thought of my actions causing them harm down the road. Its a guilt I cannot reconcile within my over analytical brain.

By: Steph

Steph — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:23:53 +0000

You are absolutely right, Green Resolutions. I’ve met so many expecting and new parents who are beginning to rethink their choices. And I love the fact that all these young children are being exposed to parents talking about how healthy or sustainable a choice is.

Tina, I would love an indicator light! It is just so easy, especially when running from task to task, to keep doing what I have always done. I’ve had many “Doh!” moments and am sure there are many things left for me to change. If you find a light, please let me know. : )

By: Tina

Tina — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:46:09 +0000

Your statement about changing habits is so true! If we could only have a bright red indicator light that alerted us any time we did something bad for the environment I believe we would change much quicker.

By: Green Resolutions

Green Resolutions — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:26:34 +0000

“Would I share this with my child?” It is the question that leads so many of us to a sustainable path. Great way to phrase it.

By: Steph

Steph — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:14:10 +0000

Thank you! It was a fun topic to consider. I’m really looking forward to reading everyone’s posts and learning some new tricks to try.

By: Cath@VWXYNot?

Cath@VWXYNot? — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:36:56 +0000

Great stuff, thanks!