I love recycling, upcycling, and reusing. The concept of sustainability rings true to me. However, sometimes, it takes a lot of work and effort to do those things. I was raised without recycling in my house in a consumerist time. I grew up with throw-away everything. The concept of recycling wasn’t pushed then like it is today. Even now, I live in a community that doesn’t offer recycling services (but we’re working on it!). Once I decided I wanted to be a better steward of the Earth, I tried to do it all. To me, sustainability meant changing everything—fast! I tried the reusable paper towels and zip-top bags. The waterless…

I have dreams. For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to do more—reach more milestones, learn more things, pick up more momentum. If I could make it work, I would be a lifetime student. That’s one of my dreams: to always be learning. There are times I feel like those dreams get put on the back burner. In fact, there are days, weeks, and, in the past, even months that have passed without any progress toward one of my dreams. However, recently, I’ve discovered that doing a little something for myself goes a long way. You’ve heard the phrase, “You have to take care of yourself before you…