Christina McAlister
4/22/2021 5:05 AM
I found that I enjoyed my meal more and ate less than I would have if I were watching TV or on the internet.
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Josh Douma 4/22/2021 3:30 PMI've learned the healthy capacity of unplugging, reducing my "wants" and only focusing on my "needs" and how it impacts the environment. I like my clean air! -
Christina McAlister 4/22/2021 5:08 AMI learned that even small changes can make a huge difference. If each person takes a small step, the whole planet will benefit, and so will every living thing. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhy is it so difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places? How might your experience with this challenge impact your future consumption and choices?
Christina McAlister 4/22/2021 5:03 AMI've found that a lot of items are excessively packaged. I plan to do more local small business and farm market shopping to reduce the amount of packaging waste. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityNotice how much time you were spending checking email away from work and make note of that. Now that you have stepped away from it and have not been checking, what changes are you noticing in your thoughts, use of time, stress and energy levels?
Christina McAlister 4/22/2021 4:58 AMI found that I no longer feel like I need to know what is going on all the time. The email will still be there tomorrow and can be addressed then. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Christina McAlister 4/22/2021 4:56 AMI think it forces you to recognize the kindness that is shown to you, that you may not acknowledge in the moment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodMany people say that “you can’t feed the world with just organic food.” How would you respond to that statement?
Christina McAlister 4/22/2021 4:54 AMI don't know enough about the agriculture industry to answer, but I imagine pest control in some areas is a huge consideration. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
Christina McAlister 4/22/2021 4:53 AMRicher countries have more food available and more choices. Also, they can afford to spend more on the food they purchase. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthWhat's your favorite activity(ies) in which you experience joy while being active and moving?
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Ken McLauchlan 4/21/2021 5:42 PMIn Closing what do we do next, how do we apply this to our local offices, homes, and partners in industry to continue the progression.