Finding Grace in Going Green: A Slow Journey Toward Sustainable Living

Finding Grace in Going Green: A Slow Journey Toward Sustainable Living As I sit at my grandmother’s old wooden kitchen table, sipping tea from a ceramic mug I’ve owned for over a decade, I can’t help but reflect on how our ancestors naturally lived what we now call a ‘sustainable lifestyle.’ They didn’t have a choice – they simply made do with what they had, repaired what was broken, and valued every resource that came their way. ...

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · Carey

Finding Home in Sustainable Living: A Journey Back to What Matters

Finding Home in Sustainable Living: A Journey Back to What Matters There’s something deeply comforting about the way my grandmother used to save every glass jar, transforming them into vessels for her homemade preserves. Back then, I didn’t realize she was practicing what we now call ‘sustainable living.’ She was simply living as she knew how, with intention and respect for resources – a wisdom we’re now desperately trying to reclaim.As I write this from my small urban apartment, surrounded by my own collection of repurposed jars and a windowsill garden that would make Grandma proud, I can’t help but reflect on how sustainable living isn’t just about saving the planet – it’s about finding our way back home to a more meaningful way of life.The journey toward sustainability often begins with overwhelming statistics and dire warnings about climate change. ...

March 10, 2021 · 3 min · Carey