“What are the three objects you couldn’t live without?”
That’s the question of the day. The answers will undoubtedly vary, depending on who’s answering, but here’s not only my two cents on the topic, but also my take on whether or not they should be green as well.
So, to get started, let me just clarify that I am actually only including “objects.” Therefore, nothing such as family, pets, good health, etc. will be considered a valid answer for this list. Also, I don’t want to suggest that things like insulin, EPI pens, or oxygen machines aren’t absolutely necessary, but I don’t happen to need any of those things right now, so they’re not on my list. (If you do need those things, please make sure to remember them as you’re writing your own list of top three.). Finally, things like a job, a house, and money are all equally important, but alas, not really the angle I’m going for here.
Now, that I’ve eliminated the big guys, lets move into my TOP 3 THINGS I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT! (Dramatic enough for you?)
- Chocolate (what? I just eliminated most of the big serious ticket items, what did you think was left?) This has saved the day more than once for me. Should it be greener, well yes. Sadly, even when the larger companies have tried to do an organic version of their mainstream products ( ex: Hershey bar and Reece’s peanut butter cups) they always taste overly sugary, and waxy for some reason. Can the standard version become more eco friendly, and still taste the same. Yes, but that means the supply chain will need to be cleaned up. Doable, but facing an uphill battle across the industry.
- Vacation destinations to be clear, I don’t really get to travel hardly at all anymore. What I value about all these places is that they can inspire dreams/fantasies of what might be. This can spur on savings, planning, and eventually joy. How does that last one work? Well, if you enjoy the vacation that’s obvious, but I mean it can do it even before you book a ticket. Think of all the times you’ve watched a travel show, or checked out a website online. The very act of imagining yourself there, can make you happy just from the possibilities alone. Can it be green to travel, YES. It’s all in your choices. Even if the location isn’t taking steps to be eco friendly, that doesn’t mean you can’t be. Be that mindful traveler, and make sure you try to minimize your own impact as much as you can.
- Chocolate ice cream (or even chocolate coated ice cream) ok, maybe I was hungry when I wrote this, and dreaming about attending one if those chocolate festivals. Whatever…oh, and see point 1 for all the justifications. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go to the kitchen ASAP.
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