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ENVIRONMENTAL WELLBEING
by George
JOB 38:24-30, PSALM 19:1-6, ROMANS 1:20,
IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT CITIZENS DO. THAT’S WHAT WILL MAKE THE DIFFERENCE. MY LITTLE THING IS PLANTING TREES."
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WANGARI MAATHAI
Environmental wellbeing is about living in harmony with our environment. We exist in a close and long-lasting relationship with the world around us - our actions impact the world, and in turn the world impacts us. When this relationship is in harmony, both we and the world around us benefit. The story of Genesis describes humanity’s privileged position of power over the natural world. And, if Spider-Man has taught us anything, it’s that “with great power comes great responsibility”! Both our environment’s wellbeing and ours depends on using our power responsibly.
// 11 NATURE
How do you feel lockdown and the coronavirus pandemic has impacted your relationship with the natural world? Do you value it more/less? Do you feel more or less connected to nature and the wider world? Use the space below to express what you feel.
// 12 GET OUTSIDE!
MAKE A PLAN TO GET INTO SOME GREEN SPACE THIS WEEK?
There is a large amount of research that demonstrates the mental and physical benefits of spending time outside in the natural environment.
WHERE COULD YOU GO? WHEN WILL YOU HAVE TIME TO GET OUT?
Time in natural daylight shows increased vitamin D levels which can reduce incidence of hormonal imbalances, obesity, and symptoms of depression. Spending time in green spaces (even better, green and blue spaces with open skies or water) has also been shown to reduce levels of anxiety and depression. So, get outside!
I AM GOING TO GO TO...
THE TIME I WILL GO IS...
// 13 SMALL THINGS
Like Wangari mentions in the quote at the start of this section, we can all take small actions that add up to a big change. For Wangari, her tree planting inspired a movement leading to over 51 million trees being planted across Kenya!
HOW CAN I LIVE IN HARMONY WITH THE PLANET THIS WEEK?
AM I USING SINGLE-USE PLASTIC? CAN I FIND SOMETHING REUSABLE?
CAN I INFLUENCE CHANGE IN MY HOUSEHOLD?
HOW CAN I PRAY FOR A BIG CHANGE IN THE WORLD?
