Our Changing World… Are You Changing With It?

It’s hard to ignore the recent events touching not only the country, but the world. From the recent bombing at the Boston Marathon to the threat that North Korea is inflicting on other countries and to the world hunger epidemic; we are constantly bombarded with new fears and challenges. But what good does it do any of us to live in fear? It doesn’t – we can’t! We have to resolve ourselves to the fact that there will always be challenges to face. The question remains, will you rise up to the challenge and make a difference? Will you change what you can?

Currently, the world is faced with the on-going challenge of global warming. We have all seen the effects of the climate change through our heightened allergies, our susceptibility to sunburns, and through natural disasters. Although alarming, this is not something that we should surrender to, there is so much we can do to help the environment.

On April 22nd the world will be celebrating Earth Day. Earth day is about doing your part to help improve the world we live in, for yourself, children, grandchildren, and all the others that will come after us. It can be as simple as cutting down your shower time, recycling, and even reusing materials. If you live a few blocks from the grocery store, restaurant, or any other shop you visit daily, why not walk or ride a bike instead of driving. You’ll probably end up spending more time looking for a parking spot than the time it will take to walk somewhere. The key is to try and reduce your carbon footprint on earth and do what you can to help our planet.

Since we know that most of the produce in supermarkets is depleted of nutrients, why not do something to benefit the world and yourself, by growing some of your very own produce. If you live in the city, this may sound impossible, but there are a variety of herbs, fruits, and veggies than can easily be grown in a small space such as a balcony or even window sill. And of course, shopping at your local farmers market is always a great alternative that not only gives you high-quality produce, but also supports local farmers who are doing their best to help the environment.

Making changes that will benefit the planet is not a difficult task. After a long day at work, I don’t want to walk to the grocery store, even though it’s only 3 blocks away, but I’ve implanted it in my head that I must decrease my carbon footprint. I wear jeans and shirts a couple times before I wash them, I recycle whatever I can, I make sure all the lights are off before I leave my apartment, I use a refillable water bottle instead of a single use one, these are just a few things that can be done to help; there is still so much more!

A few small changes can make a big difference over time. If you decide you want to start a garden, try using Youngevity’s Bloomin Minerals Soil Revitalizer to give your plants the much needed minerals they need. Or try washing your clothes with some Hydrowash, an environmentally safe cleansing liquid. We only have one body and one planet; why not take care of them both?

The time for change is now!

Rocio Ramos
Contributing Writer
Youngevity Marketing Team