Tips For Healing Earth – Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville

Posted on June 30, 2023 Posted By: Achsah Carrier Categories: Environment

10/22/2021

Introduction

Environmental healing often requires changes in deeply ingrained habits, much like dieting, smoking cessation, and downsizing. Our habits exist because they provide rewards that we seek despite negative side effects. It takes time and patience. Research shows that the following things are necessary to successfully modify habits in a sustainable way:

deep love and gratitude for your life and world
understanding how your behavior is harmful to yourself, others, and the world
understanding the personal and community benefits of change
knowledge of what social, physical and psychological forces trigger harmful behavior
ideas for alternative behaviors to replace harmful ones attainable goals
ways of measuring progress
rewards for moving toward your goal
support from other people who participate in your effort

Rather than just providing “to do” lists, information about these factors, including formation of a UUC support group, will be included in this column.

Today’s Tips:

Spend time outdoors and feel the miracle of your existence and the other life forms around you. Do you feel gratitude or fear for your life and nature?
Listen to Joanna Macy about Active Hope: