Dear fellow tumblrs,

abcsoupdot:

caraobrien:

secrets0ciety:

I am making this post with the hope that together, we can start making changes in our lives (and the lives of others) with the goal of making this world we live in a better place to be. I have thought of some things that each of us can do to better ourselves and our communities, and I urge us all to choose at least one of the following ‘missions’ to engage in (once, for a day, for a week, for a month, forever??). Now, I don’t want to limit you to just these options, in fact, I would be overjoyed if you thought of something yourself, as it would be entirely of your own creation and drive. If you choose to engage in one or more of these activities, I would also appreciate if you would submit a brief (or long) recap of your experience(s) (thoughts, reactions, feelings, etc.) to my blog. I will post these submissions with the hope that they will serve to inspire and support other people to start or continue something new they have decided to take on in their life, since often people feel alone/alienated when it comes to caring about this world (sadly). Anyways, here are a few suggestions that I have thought of, some which are relatively mundane and others that are a bit more extravagant and time consuming:

  • Limit your consumption of some resource (i.e. unplug appliances, take a shorter shower, don’t flush the toilet every time you use it, purchase a water bottle)
  • Recycle (if you don’t already)
  • If you see trash/recycling lying on the ground, pick it up and dispose of it
  • Smile at or start a conversation with [a] stranger(s)
  • Choose a world problem you are interested in and begin informing people about it (in person or via your blog)
  • Notice/acknowledge an act of kindness
  • Engage in something you wouldn’t usually do (something positive)
  • Begin volunteering somewhere in your community
  • Read a segment of a book on librivox
  • Buy some food (I usually buy bananas, since I will happily eat them if people don’t want them) for someone in need in your community
  • Get to know some of your neighbors (make them cookies, soup, etc., or simply start saying “hello”)
  • Deliver a compliment to someone
  • Contact and offer some of your time to the blog StandWithFreeIran
  • Cut down on the amount of meat you eat (perhaps make one day a “meat free” day)

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to send me a message or email me at secrets0ciety32@gmail.com

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