In response I have made a couple simple steps. First, I went through and eliminated nearly all our incandescent bulbs and replaced them with energy efficient compact flourescent bulbs. More significantly, I installed a solar and wind powered clothes dryer commonly known as a clothes line. I am finding that I absolutely love the clothes line. As I am out hanging clothes, I frequently pray. I find myself slowing down externally and internally. It brings a certain does of peace to me.
My clothes line is also reacclimating my awareness to other rhythms of life. I look, listen, feel and sense what's happening in nature during the time I am out there. I am monitoring birds, sun, breezes and other natural activity. I find myself more sharply attuned to nuances in the weather, lest my laundry get a second rinse cycle. My little laundry line has become a tiny window back into the world that I tend to rush by. Lastly, there isn't a fragrance ball or fabric softener that can even come close to the chemical free fresh scent of line dried clothing. I can't encourage someone enough to install one. All these little blessings and I am saving energy at the same time. Who would of thought?
Lastly, my current recommended resource is Serve God, Save the Planet: A Christian Call to Action
Blessings from the Practical Disciple
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