I learned about different sustainable farming practices and community involved sustainability. When I think of sustainability, it is hard for me to feel like what I am doing is making a huge difference or what ways I can practice sustainability. Watching this documentary gave me new ideas and helped me realize that being in community with people who also have sustainability habits can help a lot.

I have always felt connected to sunsets. They are my favorite part of the day and have always been one of the most beautiful aspects of nature to me. I would consider sitting and watching the sunset as a religious experience because I get to sit in the silence and reflect on my day while looking at the beauty of the sun setting on the day.

This week was a busy week for keeping up with the challenges, due to thanksgiving it was a lot of soul-searching and spending time with family, and it was great to reflect on the challenges. I shared with the family how to live more sustainable and share goals with the community.

When I walk around Point Loma, I am able to pick up on the sounds emulating from my community. I can hear the waves crashing, the wind blowing, seagulls chirping, and neighbors chatting.

One thing that I know impacts the health of water systems, from first hand experience, is untreated sewage leaks into the ocean. The Playa del Rey sewage plant spilled over 17 million gallons of untreated sewage into the pacific ocean right off the coast of Los Angeles. Although this issue is more representative of structural/organizational failure, I can take steps like being conscientious of what I am dumping into sewage plants. Maybe once I become a home owner I can begin re-purposing the water used in my house to help relieve the demand on sewage plants.

I think that practicing gratitude can keep oneself centered and motivated to work for a better world because it can help deflect the stress and anxiety that dampens the hope for a better world. For example, by remembering a cool act of sustainability that your friend exhibited, one might feel less alone in their journey!