Earth Day was created to inspire awareness and appreciation for Mother Earth and our environment. You can celebrate this day in many ways such as helping to clean up the environment in your neighborhood. You can also learn how you can create an eco-friendly home, neighborhood and backyard. Discover the natural beauty in nature; be a steward in an area that you are passionate about to heal planet earth. Re-cycle, reduce using harsh chemicals in our home, wash your car at your local car wash, so the chemicals go down the proper system, seek out organic solutions in your home and garden and learn how you can protect our wildlife.
John McConnell first introduced "Earth Day" at a UNESCO Conference on the Environment in 1969. This holiday goes beyond borders and is celebrated world wide. We only have one planet earth and if each one us makes little changes each day, we can make a difference. So, let's say 'yes' to looking after our planet and take positive action to create an environmental sustainability world.
In celebration of Earth Day I wanted to share a beautiful personal story. A few weeks back I experienced a beautiful view from our deck. I just put on a pot to brew my morning coffee and I took a moment to look at which birds were at our bird feeder, where the squirrels were feeding furiously today and then I looked into the woods and trees behind our home. We usually see chickadee's around our home and I know they are reminders for us to be cheerful and express ourselves truthfully.
When I got my binoculars out to get a clearer vision in the trees, I was in for this beautiful gift! First I saw the male red cardinal with his beautiful red chest and then I couldn't believe my eyes, as I looked closer into the trees. There were 40 to 50 female cardinals quietly sitting on the branches in the trees.
In Ted Andrew's book "Animal Speak" a favorite of mine, he states that the cardinal is a reminder for us to take time to renew our own vitality through recognizing our self-importance and the roles we play each day. Awaken your intuitive ability and begin to create space each day, to quiet the constant chatter of our egos and go within. Pay attention to your environment, your thoughts and all that shows up in your life. We are often so busy in our lives that we don't see, feel and sense the beauty around us. So, stop and take a moment to celebrate Earth Day and smell the roses.
Live the Passion! Passion for Water, Land, Wildlife and Planet Earth
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