New Direction in my blog ethics, environmentalism and injustice, and supporting change

New Direction in my blog ethics, environmentalism and injustice, and supporting change

Hey friends, firstly, I wanted to change up the style of this blog and add some new aspects to it. I want to live out my faith with passion as I want to be a good steward of this environment as well as loving the people around me well. Part of this, I believe, is also taking responsibility in what I buy and to make sure that the people behind the scenes are treated as humans, fairly with dignity and respect. Along with stewarding this planet well by taking care of the environment that God has given us. With that, I will also be posting more on ethics in fashion, consumerism and the environment. I particularly have a passion for the poor, women and children in developing countries. After visiting Africa and Vietnam my heart broke even more for the injustices that go on in the developing world such as slave labour and child labour, trafficking, discrimination, period poverty and environmental issues and many more. These issues also go on in the developed world, however, they are much more prevalent in the developing world. Each of these worlds has immerse consequences. The decisions that we make in our everyday lives can vastly impact peoples lives, their well being, emotional and spiritual health. 

 In along with the posts like I have done in the past on my faith. I believe this wraps up Living in faith

so well as Living in Faith means loving others and living a life that shows that. I want to blog on living

intentionally and being mindful of what I do and how I live. I want to move forward and make to help

changes and support people who already are. As I am on this journey, a journey to help cultivate

change in the world around me, a mission to get closer to God and to love others and myself better.

I believe that this sums up what living in faith is truly about.

The Slow Movement

As I was talking about decisions previously, our decisions are vital. Lately, I have been thinking more

about my decisions particularly with what I buy. I don’t want to buy clothing and products to support

brands that treat workers badly and leaves people suffering on the other side. And brands that

contribute negatively to the environment. I don’t want to buy a lot of convenience foods and products

with plastics that build up in the landfills and stay there for thousands of years! A lot of decisions we

make on a whim. I am aiming to live intentionally and to make choices that honour and respect

people and the world around me. I want to embrace the Slow movement In this fast-paced world.

The definition' Slow Fashion' according to Wikipedia is an alternative to fast fashion and part of what

has been called the 'slow movement', advocates for principles similar to the principles of slow food,

such as good quality, clean environment and fairness for both consumers and producers. Not only do

I want to embrace slow fashion; I also want to embrace the 'Slow Movement' altogether - meaning that

I want to slow down the pace of my entire life and focus on the things and the people that

really matter! Doing this, we can make this world a better place. 

Exciting new blog content

In this blog, I want to share ways that I have changed my lifestyle in help of the planet and in efforts to

help the world around me. I want to share with you changes I have made in my life for the planet and

for justice. I also want to highlight brands and people that inspire me who are making these changes.

In their faith, their values and things that they are doing to help people, the world and give hope and

justice. I don't have all the answers, and I have not started anything amazing or solved any of the

world's problems. But I do have a passion for the environment, peace and for justice, I want to

interrogate this in every area of my life. Embracing my faith and I want you to come along with me

in this journey. I am on a journey of slowing down, striving less, loving more, waling in truth and

justice and resting in God.

 I want to say a quick disclaimer for this blog, partially when embracing the slow movement, and

that is that. We all start somewhere, and every little step counts, recently, I went to an

environmental expo. The lady, Kate, encouraged us with a story about her using one cloth nanny

per day. All her friends laughed at her using one cloth nappy per day and using the rest

disposable. But she told them that she was saving 365 disposable nappies from entering the

landfill per year, that's huge! I want to encourage you guys if you're going to start something

whether it is sustaining the planet, helping others or even achieving your personal goals don't

discount the small steps that you make towards this. Maybe you want to shop more ethically

but don’t know where to start. You could make it a goal to start shopping second hand or

invest in a few more pieces that are ethically made. 

I have been making small steps towards helping reduce my waste over the last few years, and it has

been a process. I had to start small; otherwise, it would seem too overwhelming, to begin with

altogether. I feel that this is the reason why so many of us fail to think that we can make a difference.

But small steps lead to significant steps, and significant steps lead to a big change! I hope that you

have enjoyed this post. I plan to continue more in this direction. Please let me know what you think

and share ways you have helped the planet, people or even grown in your faith.

Blessings,

Melissa xx

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