Confucius said, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." I decided to stop making excuses. I stopped saying "I can't". I can and I did. In 2011, I have now walked more than one thousand miles. In an effort to help others as well as myself, I donated a thousand dollars to "Homes For Our Troops". But, I'm not done. I'm still walking. Won't you join me on my journey? Together, we can eat healthier, exercise more, and maybe give just a bit of ourselves to those less fortunate.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Small Ways To Make A Big Impact
http://www.bearnaked.com/sustainable.asp
Today, after my walk (5 miles and finally with an incline of 5), I packaged up my collection of Bear Naked granola bags. I'm going to mail them in for their sustainable packaging project (see link). Its just something little I can do that's positive.
Back before our youngest was born, I was a Company Commander for an Army unit here in Virginia. During the time I was there, we did our best to do what we could for the community. We collected for the local homeless shelter and every month, we gave blood. As a matter of fact, for several months running, our little unit had more blood donations than any unit on post. Why? I knew how important blood donations were. So, I made a deal with them. Donate blood and get a three day pass. Bring a friend or family member who donates and increase that pass to a four day pass. Of course, the specific weekends had to be worked out with their immediate supervisors, but in the end...the plan worked. I know it may seem like bribery to some, but I know in my heart they learned a lot about giving and in the process, we saved lives.
I can't give blood today. They turn me away because of the mad cow scare, because I was stationed in Germany back in the 1980's. Its a bit ridiculous if your ask me. Between my assignment in Germany and the time they stopped me, I had already given several gallons of blood with no issues. To this day, whenever I see a donation truck, I stop and ask if the rules have changed. In the mean time, I do what I can. I recycle. I have switched to drinking water out of the fridge dispenser and if you look at my driver's license, you will see that I am an organ donor. Now, all I need is a hybrid Mustang and I'll be set. Until then, I think I'll grab my reusable bags and walk to the grocery store. What small ways do you make a big impact?
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