Comments on: Quite quiet (Day 254)…

By: Beth Terry

Beth Terry — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 06:15:44 +0000

Bill, sitting still and taking some time to meditate is beyond green. In stillness, we can feel our connection to the world around us, to the universe. It’s when we are so scrambled with activity and stimuli that we forget that we are part of something bigger than ourselves and succumb to all sorts of “non-green” temptations. I applaud this move on Vanessa’s part as one of the most important changes she’s come up with yet.

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 23:18:25 +0000

slow and steady wins the race……..you’re doing awesome Vanessa! keep it up.

By: Steel

Steel — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:39:39 +0000

I have a small quiet moment in the morning over a cup of tea. best part of the day. I usually end up being surrounded by all three cats, all hunkered down on bed having their own quiet moment. When I open my eyes, life resumes and they zoom off the bed to start scratching each other and carpets.

By: fawn pea

fawn pea — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:23:44 +0000

Last week we were on vacation in Sequioa National Park, and we absolutely revelled in the stillness there. Quiet (like dark) is a rare commodity in our culture. Thanks for encouraging us to cherish it – and to make more of it.

By: katecontinued

katecontinued — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:51:31 +0000

Kate just said what I have been thinking:

relatively significant changes Relativity is the key.

I want to refer to yesterday’s post of NOT self-medicating. In our current culture this is huge. We are being bombarded with the notion that we should never feel discomfort over anything. This isn’t new, but it has grown to unprecedented proportions.

For me, today’s green item ‘quiet’ is the biggest challenge of my life. I am far too addicted to the internet, radio streaming and satellite television. Besdies the power usage, it supports a sedentary lifestyle that keeps me from experiencing life – real life. So, I commend you.

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:42:00 +0000

Right on, Kate! Tell it, girl.
Real people making changes. It gets messy and never is quite perfect and doesn’t that make it all the more interesting?

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:31:51 +0000

Vanessa’s great because it’s through both the little and the big things that she shows how it can be done. She’s showing how you can do it everyday, despite all of life’s ups and downs, which is the best for influencing the majority of us because it’s realistic.

I’ve made some relatively significant changes in my life because I’ve seen it as approachable because of reading this site, not just an over-the-top green girl who’s just my entertainment. Some of the changes she’s made I thought were completely nuts (the fridge being the big one), but now that I’ve had time to see it in action, I could actually contemplate doing it myself (if my circumstances were more like hers in the case of the fridge, I would do it too).

If you’re super-green already, don’t be “greener-than-thou,” just try encouragement instead of saying “you’re not doing good enough.”

Can I get an Amen? =)

By: Megan

Megan — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:19:34 +0000

Great idea, we all need some silence.

I’ve been thinking of some more ideas for you after your frustrating day last week…here’s what i came up with (and pardon me if you already did some of these, I cant keep up!)

- water saver, I keep a pitcher on my kitchen counter that I pour all extra water into, leftover from a glass, waterbottle, etc. This ‘grey’ water is then used for watering plants (since it was just drinking water) or when I need to ‘rinse’ dishes before placing them in the dishwasher I use this water (since they’ll be washed again anyway).

- Turning off the Bathroom Fan – a small thing, but when I am in the shower I either don’t use the fan (especially if you’re taking cold Navy showers you probably wont need it!) or as soon as I get off I turn off the Fan

- Turning the Faucet to Cold – a smaller thing, but whenever I am done using a faucet I turn it back to ‘cold’ so that the next time someone turns it on it won’t automatically go hot, it will be cold – especially in the kitchen, usually just need cold to rinse anyway

- Aerator – might have done this, but add an aerator to your kitchen sink – works great!

- Recycled Packaging – are you going to be mailing anything for Christmas?? Or when you give away stuff on here? Here’s a cool stamp you can buy on Etsy to show the world you use recycled packaging!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7782200

- Eco-Friendly Christmas Lights on Etsy
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7669358

- Christmas Cards – either do online emails/ecards OR use vintage cards that would’ve been thrown away anyway
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7701797

- Also, for Christmas you can do your shopping on Etsy and find vintage items – a great way to re-use and save the resources from making new items, and save items from going into the landfill.
http://www.etsy.com/category_top.php?top_tag=vintage

By: pat

pat — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:44:46 +0000

Lets all remember noise pollution- staying quiet respects other peoples space.
If you would like a radio I can get you a wind up one for Xmas?

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:10:06 +0000

We should all remember, “”Spinny thoughts become a viscous cycle.”