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You heard me right! How can we all become Terra-ists; greater supporters of the earth?

Terra comes from the Latin word for Earth, land or terrain. When I say Terra-ist, I am referring to a group or tribe of people that ARE the next evolution of conscious community here on Earth. To be a Terra-ist means that you take great conscious care, and have love for YOUR earth, land and terrain in which you live.

In my eyes, those that choose to be a Terra-ist speak compassion through their words; have integrity in their actions and ways in which they choose to live. With the state of our world today it is becoming increasingly obvious that in order to continue to thrive on this planet, we must nurture our home space, our surroundings and most important of all, our bodies which are our vehicles in making all things possible.

By opting to become a Terra-ist you are taking charge and enhancing your life on all levels! You are striving for greatness in all ways such as fresh air, pure foods, nurturing relationships and a supportive, sustainable environment which will then support you.

Terra-ists’ habits are in harmony with their particular habitat.   No matter what part of the world a Terra-ist lives, they are consistently finding ways to live in a more conscious manner with the resources they have.  Does this mean we need to flee into the woods to rustically camp wearing leaves and shrub? or run off to a tropical island to sleep in a coconut tree to show we can be more “green conscious” or “sustainable”? 

Certainly not! Shine brightly and consciously wherever you are! Whether you are in the jungles of Costa Rica, or amongst the concrete terrain of downtown LA, you have a conscious choice to stand up and make rational positive choices that will then flow back to you. 

Waking up and choosing to shift your life’s direction to be a Terra-ist does not imply that you lose your authentic identity or take on someone else’s who’s is in this conscious movement.  We are all One, yet we are all unique individuals. No need to abruptly begin hippie-fying yourself in duds that are not your character or taking scissors to your lovely locks to fit in or appeal to a more sophisticated “green” scene.  As Terra-ists that come in all styles, and all cultures, I invite all individuals to be who they are, do what they love and live through example; authentically.  Others will catch the conscious drift!

Here are various 6 ways you can start your Terra-ist journey today!

1. Buy your food locally:  Doing so lowers transprotation costs, and reduces fuels greatly. By buying food locally you support farmer's close to you and in return get fresher food for better health!
2. Burn calories not fuel:  Ride a Bike! If you are going to lunch, over to a friends or to the post office, hope on a bike! Doing so cuts back on yucky emissions from your car, gets you some exercise and there is one less belching car on the road with just one body occupying it!
3. Take your own container:  Whether you are grabbing a snack or a cup of Organic coffee I recommend you bring your own vessel! What sense does it make to use a container once and toss it into a landfill?
4. Be Thrifty:  Shop and your local thrift stores for new-to-you clothes and other items needed such as furniture and gadgets. Doing so supports a local business, and greatly reduces unecessary meterials to produce more stuff to buy. 

Miss Mango's Sexy ceramic mug (re-Useable) 

5. Shower with a friend:  This one is just for fun and you save water!

6. Be Transparent: This is a great way to create and build healthy relations with others. Even if it seems difficult, silly or unnecessary, give it a try! speaking perfectly truthful.

TWO simple Examples of Transparent Communication:

“No, I do not agree with _________________ , however thats an interesting view”.

“Actually, you cannot have my last Yerba Mate’ because it is my last one... but I will let you know when I have more!”

Telling the transparent truth or how you really feel can sometimes be uncomfortable yet people will appreciate your honesty and you will get that same respect reflected back to you.

 Terra-Ists are taking over! Spread the word.

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