22/04/2026
Today is in official terms, but unofficially every day should be considered Earth Day.
Seemingly out of the blue, my daughter decided to create a collection of art all about respecting our planet and all living beings. Looking through each picture made me very proud. It was also a little bit heartbreaking.
It broke my heart, because when I was around the same age, I was drawing similar pictures and learning about ways to help the planet (thanks to a great science teacher I had). I thought to myself, “how are we still at a stage, all these decades later, where we are still pleading for people to have more consideration for our planet and all beings living on it??”
There is a quote that has always stuck with me, “we do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.” As a mother of three, this quote hits home more than ever. I am proud that my daughter cares so deeply about the environment and the animals. We should all aspire to be this way. I know I do.
We must live with more integrity, which means taking account of our social and environmental impact as individuals.
Here are a few few ways to make a difference:
1 Support companies with the B Corps certification; these are companies verified by B Lab to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. On their website, you can find a list of B Corps companies or look for the label on the products you’re looking to use.
2 reduce, reuse, recycle. An oldie, but goodie. Whenever possible, reduce how much you consume and reuse items where you can. Many items, too, if possible. Don’t give into fast fashion perpetuated by online shops like Temu and SHEIN. Cheap items often come with a human and environmental price.
3 Reflect. Take some time today to get outside and appreciate nature. Put your feet in the grass, feel the breeze on your face, listen to the birds. Think about how you could be a better steward to the land and community around you. Take a moment to whisper “Thank you.”
May we all be better and kinder to ourselves, to each other, and to our planet. This is my wish today and every day. 💚
