Day 177 / 365
Since starting this 365-day series, I’ve become super involved in the online community of sustainably minded humanitarians, sharing and gathering information and support from the comfort of my sweatpants, safely behind a computer screen. But in the realm of real life, up until recently, I’ve remained fairly uninvolved.
I’ve noticed burgeoning change within myself as I’ve become more mindful of my habits, actions, thoughts and product usage, which has made me more confident as a person but has also affected my interpersonal relationships. The deeper I’ve delved into this industry, the more alien I feel in everyday life. For the most part, I perceive that those around me have either become uninterested or uncomfortable with my slide into sustainability and with very little time for other interests, I’ve felt a slight sense of uncertainty and insecurity surge into my social life.
A couple of years ago I heard a quote from Jim Rohn saying “you become like the 5 people you spend the most time with,” and began adjusting how I spent my time accordingly, saving my energy for those who I adore most and who adore me in return. My loved ones will always be my loved ones, even if my going green is irksome for them. But to gain the most positivity out of this experience, I need to physically be around people who don’t find my doings dull.
It was amazing how quickly my insecurities turned to confidence the moment I started to engage and I thought I’d share some places and people below which I’ve visited in ‘real’ life who have helped transform my trepidation to tenacity.
All in all, these experiences and people brought me back to a sense of serene self I’d momentarily lost, reminding me how important it is to participate in the daily doings of your chosen tribe so you can confidently conduct a virtuous vibe.
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