Sara Bowersox

Got some quality "porch sitting" in - sunny spring weather is a lovely for contemplation!

Ah yes.....the zen action of picking up trash - with my KEENmates! Mindful & impactful.

Taking time for a short walk during busy business travel. Helps to reset the brain!

Traveling today. Something about air travel does not lend itself to mindfulness!!!!!

Working in the office impedes Eco Challenge progress! Did not check in, or complete my daily action.

Too busy to be mindful???? It's my excuse for the day, but also the root of many global challenges. I can do better.

I'm practicing "moving mindfulness"! I'm making my daily walk a time to focus on the wider world, appreciate the outdoors, and today, listen to the rain pelting the hood of my jacket!

Spent time with PGE bills today. Electricity is the only traditional utility bill we have (well water, propane / wood heat). January rate increase is killing us! We need electricity to run well & cistern pumps, keep the lights on, and in winter a basement space heater. Up side is that monthly bill has steadily decreased over last 6 months. We have been making an effort - but can do more!

Repairing my son's favorite wool sweater today. It came home from rowing spring training with a hole mid-chest (caught in rigging?). I have been practicing sweater repair & invested in an assortment of wool yarn / thread (thrifted, of course). Getting pretty good at "reweaving"!!!

Late start for me, but the earth (& earth month) wait for no one! Big action for today is having a 1980's era fridge repaired. Repair will cost $250 - could replace with another (less) used fridge for not much more, but "fix first" is our motto.