On tooting my own horn...

In certain settings and circles I have a hard time talking about what I'm up to around the issue of climate change.

I don't want to sound like I'm bragging.  I don't want to be seen as an "eco-poser" or called a hypocrite.  

But I wonder if  not talking about what I'm up to or what I'm "thinkin' about these days" has risks too. 

If I don't open up about what's on my mind, I miss an opportunity to invite others to join this awakening to climate and justice advocacy.  And then there are other good folks who quietly care about climate or human rights or salamander ecosystems who won't know that I'm a kindred spirit when it comes to these things.  I'm robbing us both of a co-conspirator in this good work.  And perhaps even more dangerous is the possibility that these same good folks may lose heart or momentum or hope because of the lack of community around these things they care deeply about.  
 
Wouldn't that be worse than being accused of hypocrisy, even if it wounds my pride?

So here's a challenge, to me and to you.  Take courage, tread gently and open a conversation about your latest climate action or interest, your recent learning around human rights or show them your poster about salamander ecosystems.  A little openness might turn into genuine conversation and possibly an encouragement to others on their journey.  

What are you going share? Toot your own horn.  Just a little.  

Small steps.

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  1. LeanneMay 10, 2021 at 9:12 PM

    100% yes! Witnessing others' bravery leads to further acts of bravery. Here's my very small step...we have a compost bin behind our garage. All too often, we faithfully dump kitchen scraps until it's full and then neglect actually taking advantage of that magnificent compost by spreading it on our garden. That act of creation care is on my list for tomorrow.

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  2. Sandy PlettMay 11, 2021 at 5:37 AM

    I bet you'll have some black gold in there. Think of how pleased your soil herd (all the micro creatures and even the big ones you can see) will be with this feast!

    Thanks, Leanne!

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