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Demonstrating our Understanding and Commitment to Care of the Earth<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n

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\"\"<\/a><\/span>At Wilderness Wind we combine wilderness retreat and reflection with active care for the Earth.<\/span><\/p>\n

10 Things You Can Do<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n

Our relationship with Earth is not simply a physical one, it is also spiritual. Wilderness Wind retreats, canoe trips, or church and family gatherings offer opportunities to grow and discover nature’s\u00a0life-giving spirit throughout the natural world. The list below is flavored by the teachings of wilderness reflection. (click here<\/a> for a printable bulletin insert)<\/p>\n

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  1. Travel at two miles per hour<\/strong> and pay attention\u00a0 to your surroundings.<\/li>\n
  2. Emulate an ecosystem.<\/strong> The natural world doesn’t create waste. Work toward the same.<\/li>\n
  3. Be below average.<\/strong> The average American uses twice as much water as a European (Average use is 90 gallons\/day\/person – more than half is used in the bathroom).<\/li>\n
  4. Plant seeds.<\/strong> Nurture a garden or a planter box. Absorb the phenomena that all life is interconnected.<\/li>\n
  5. Experience yourself within an ever-unfolding universe.<\/strong> Notice how small and yet how grand you are.<\/li>\n
  6. Rediscover the gift of trees.<\/strong> Reduce the flow of junk mail and foster the forest’s growth.<\/li>\n
  7. Consider “you are what you eat.”<\/strong> Discover how your food is grown\/raised, where it comes from, the lives it affects and make changes accordingly.<\/li>\n
  8. Invest in your neighborhood and community.<\/strong> Buy from local producers.<\/li>\n
  9. Watch the sun rise or set.<\/strong> Appreciate and maximize the gifts of natural lighting. (Lighting accounts for 15% of electricity use in homes).<\/li>\n
  10. Cultivate a spirit of gratitude.<\/strong> Offer it frequently.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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