I was very nervous going into this project. I would go so far as to say I was dreading it because 1) taking action sounds like a big, time consuming idea, 2) I had little idea what a project on “movements” would entail, and 3) I generally am screwed over by group projects. However, I come out the other side… Read more »
During the contemplative practice on chocolate, my thinking focused on the origins of the cacao and how I take my ability to indulge for granted. Overall, the practice made me feel guilty. I contemplated swearing off chocolate, but couldn’t entertain the idea for long and tried to forget the practice. However, when examining the variation of typical foods in a… Read more »
Buying products marked “green” or “eco-friendly” may promote our culture’s emphasis on environmental sustainability, ensuring demands placed on the environment do not surpass what it is capable of fulfilling for present and future generations, as a value. However, the result of purchasing based on environmental claims is often the opposite of an individual’s intent. Environmental claims for products are not… Read more »