The List of Lists

My list of reforms to incorporate into my life. Ethics are purposeless unless applied. You can’t go on touting about your beliefs unless you fully practice them. Your actions are a reflection of your beliefs. Hypocrisy in action defines contradiction amongst your morals – and thus your overall personal ethic is not unified. As I discover my ideals and I make my subsequent list of reforms, I will try to make sure that they are all aligned in principal and are harmonious.

• [A] Be a steward of the environment.
  • Pick up litter and properly dispose.
  • Provide habitat for wildlife.
• [B] Minimize unnecessary consumption of resources.
  •  Digital copies of music and movies.
  • Air-dry everything.
  • No foamed polystyrene.
  • No plastic bags.
  • Do not take “free gifts” or promotional items.
  • Put a “No Junk Mail” sticker on my mailbox.
• [C] Be healthy.
  •  Eat the best foods possible – raw, organic, local – when possible.
  • At least one large bike ride per week.
• [D] Make others feel better.
  • Give Carmen the best possible care and love. RIP Carmen 2011.
  • Give Jasper the best possible care and love.
  • Give random compliments and smiles.
• [E] Increase plant biodiversity.
  • Grow as many plants as possible.
  • Plant in bare, public places.
• [F] Do not be bored.
• [G] Create daily.
• [H] Reduce chemicals in my surrounding environment.
  • Use products with minimal ingredients.
  • Use homemade products in place of store-bought.
    • If store-bought, use free & clear from trusted brands.
• [I] Encourage others to be more.
• [J] Travel and explore more.
• [K] Focus on positivity.
  • Take pleasure in the simple things.

I am still working out the reference code I will use, but I know that I do not want to use numbers as they imply rank, and all these reforms are equally important; though I may have periods where I focus on one over the others, I will still be trying to practice them all.