Material Consumption

What do I buy that I need vs. what I simply want?

Where did my “stuff” come from?

How can I spend more time with creation today and less time with material items?

What is it that makes you happiest?

 

Energy Consumption

Where does the energy I use come from? Who might it impact?

Where is there energy waste at my house? At my work?

How much time do I spend watching television? Playing on the computer?

 

Water Consumption

How much water have I wasted today?

How do my other consumption habits impact my water usage? (1lb of plastic = 24 gallons of water)

How can I pay more attention to my water usage?

How would a person without access to clean drinking water view my water usage?

 

Waste

Have I used a disposable plate, cup, or water bottle today? Why?

Where does what I throw away end up?

How much money am I spending on disposable products?

Do I value the resources I have or do I simply toss them out?

 

General

Did I make a conscious effort to make myself aware of the beauty of creation today?
Can I identify how I made a conscious effort to care for creation today?

What challenges or joys do I experience as I recall my care for creation?