Step
One

Choose
Love

Earth: it’s our only home in the universe and that’s why we love it. But do we really?

Trusting, unconditional, non-judgmental love is the basis for connection. This step takes you through a gallery to explore loving Earth, why so many of us don’t, and ways to start.

What’s the problem?

Society pressures us to disconnect from Mother Earth. Its social cues send us messages through language, norms, and media that downplay Earth’s importance. We subconsciously tune in, and are influenced to see our planet negatively without even realizing it.

Are you aware of these cues?

How To
Do It

Visit the
Gallery

Look through the gallery below to learn about our complicated relationship with Planet Earth. In it, you’ll see designs that explore four themes: Earth’s beauty, its central importance, cultural influences, and the options in front of you. Examine each design and read its message on the next slide.

Your mission is to come out on the other side choosing to love Earth and understanding barriers that get in the way.

Doubts and epiphanies


Doubt leads to not taking action. If you doubt this step is serious and worthwhile, you won’t learn about social cues that are shaping your relationships with Earth and Nature.

Epiphanies are intimidating because they change how you see the world. But change can be positive, like with the epiphany that YOU CAN AND SHOULD LOVE OUR PLANET. This fundamental shift will give you momentum for the path forward.

The
Market

Help With
The Task

Celebrate with a custom keepsake, a little advertising campaign to yourself to love this planet. Build an item that will remind you of your choice each and every day.

Directions


First, click on “Select a Design” below to choose one that motivates you. The purpose is to symbolize your decision to love Earth. Pro tip: for added benefit, consider picking one that challenges you.

Next decide on an item to print with the design. It should be one you like and will see, use, or wear a lot. Submit your order and we’ll get your product made and sent to you.

Take It
Outside

Use What
You Learn

Now you know about the influences which can hold you back from connection. Use your item wherever you go to remember you chose to love Earth. And think of its design and message as symbolic protection from the cues that tell you otherwise.

Make progress

Become aware of social cues about Earth and Nature, more often termed “the environment”. How are they portrayed? How much attention do they get? Memorize snippets of the gallery’s supportive messages, and visualize bits of the designs to consciously and subconsciously counter negative messages.

Because the social cues won’t stop, you’ll want to continue this habit while you take on the next steps.

Step two

Photo Art on this website includes adaptations from “A Long Dead Star” from ESA, Hubble, and NASA, by Y Chu; “The Blue Marble from NASA; “Twin Blue Marbles” from NASA; and Earth photo by Reid Wiseman from the International Space Station, Expedition 40.