There is a little park at the end of my street, where kids can play on the swing set and such & boys as well as grown ass men gather to play basketball. It's the latter that leaves the park covered in trash on a daily basis. Why anyone would choose to play, work or live in garbage is beyond me.
Whenever I walk by this park I make a point to pick-up any trash along my path and place it in the provided trashcan (yes, there is a trashcan as you exit the park!) My hope is that the kids/men will see me and get the hint & be inspired...
This past Sunday, the park was in the worst condition I had ever seen. Determined not to allow the ugly side of mankind mar the beauty of Mother Nature and all that she gives us so freely - the Garbage Chick in me sprang into action & I paused from my daily walk to clean every inch of that park (my park, your park, our park). It was early morning; no one was around - so no inspiring today I thought. Until, a friendly wave and a good morning, greeted me on one of my many trips to the trashcan. Friendly banter ensued around what I was doing, followed by a sincere thank you. But more so, this stranger was inspired to call his local councilman the next morning and demand a second trashcan be placed in the opposite side of the park.
Just when you think one person can't make a difference with a simple, small act...a wave starts to form. That wave led to a second trashcan...who knows what else...
Do it for yourself...
Do it for others...
Do it for the animals...
Do it for the planet...
It doesn't matter why you do it, just be the change you want to see in the world.
Keep it healthy!
Rock on!
ReplyDeleteGood going!!!
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