Unfortunately, for most people,  there is little thought about consequences until a bad event occurs or unless there is something that enhances the awareness.  Our food source has been chosen and marketed for Americans which is supported by many industries making a profit.  Profit took priority over the welfare of the humans being fed, our animals, and our planet. Our culture has not given priority to nurturing our bodies, minds and spirit in keeping with living in peace with the earth, animal, and each other. My prayer is that with time and education things will change and the earth will recover and the health of our country will improve.

The worst part for me is not the waste os money but that there are people who do not have food and wasting it seems like an injustice to humanity. We are so busy during the week that we try to do our shopping and food preparation on Sundays.  This is fine but at times our weeks as so busy that the prepared does not get eaten in time.  Most of the time it is green leafy veggies.  we have found ways to prepare and keep food fresh longer but this is a challenge in our household. We have ben composting our uneaten food with our other veggie compost but it still disheartening to throw food away.

I think all the above listed are important but the resources wasted water, energy and land are the most disturbing to me. It seems like the better we use our resources and allow our land to heal the healthier the planet will become.

I PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO A LOW INCOME STUDENT IN COLLEGE BY PROVIDING MONEY AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHES FOR HER 24 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER.

Using money for good.  Time spent with loved ones.  Being helpful to others.  Focusing on staying in and sharing the “light” every day.