Blog #3

Within Sustainable Carolina there is a project team called Greening the Mind. I find this one the most interesting teams that they have because it inspires others to have a more "green" mindset. As I've said in previous posts, I grew up being taught to take care of the environment. I would think that having a green mindset is something that comes naturally to everyone, but I'm shocked at how many people truly don't care. For me a green mindset is more than just promoting recycling and using less energy; it's more of connecting yourself with the natural world and in a sense being one with the environment. Living a green lifestyle is really important to me. As I've said, I'm a vegetarian so I already choose healthy and green options for my diet. I studied comparative religions in high school and loved Hinduism and Buddhism. Since then I have been practicing yoga and meditation. I think the power of the ohm (peace and tranquility) can affect peoples' lives more than they think. The Greening the Mind project team focuses on all of these aspects and I think that I would right in. If I could ask Margaret Bounds one question I would ask her what made her want to get involved with sustainability. I like to hear the experiences that led people to the career paths they chose, and, especially since she cares greatly about the environment as I do, it would be nice to see what views and morals we share.