Step
One

Choose
love.

We love many things in life, but what about our planet? Because loving Earth isn’t typically taught or talked about, you probably don’t. This step leads you through a gallery where you’ll learn why this is and how to get on board.

Is it necessary?

Yes, choosing to love the planet helps build a strong psychological foundation for connection. Without it, we’re unprotected from the influence of mainstream society, which pressures us to disconnect from Mother Earth.

It sends messages through language, norms, and media that downplay Earth’s importance to our lives and what we value. We subconsciously tune in, and are influenced to see our planet in a certain way without even realizing it. And that way of perceiving it is an obstacle to connection.

Are you aware of the messages?

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How To
Do It

Visit the
gallery.

Browse the gallery below to learn about our complicated relationship with this planet. You’ll find designs that relate to four themes: Earth’s beauty, its central importance, cultural influences, and your options. To get the most from your visit, examine each design and read about it on the next slide. Your mission is to leave the gallery choosing to love Earth and understanding barriers that get in the way.

The path forward

If you doubt this step is worthwhile, you won’t learn about societal cues that are constantly shaping your relationship with Earth and views on Nature. Nor will you be able to protect against their discouragement on the path ahead.

If you proceed, you’ll be inspired to believe you can and should love this planet. And that will make the rest of the steps much easier for you.

Are you up to the challenge?

Find
Help

Gear up for
this step.

Celebrate with a custom keepsake. Think of it as producing a targeted ad for yourself that urges you to choose love each day.

Directions

First, get in the mindset of an advertiser. Then, click on “Select A Design” below to choose one that motivates you. The purpose is to symbolize your decision to love Earth. For added benefit, consider picking one that also challenges you.

Next, decide on an item you want printed with the design. It should be something 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.

Reaffirm your choice to love Earth each time you use your item. And now that you’re aware of society’s discouraging influences, think of its design and message as symbolic protection against them. As you practice this, you’ll be building your foundation’s footer for the path ahead and improving your odds of finding connection.

Make Progress

Watch and listen for societal cues about Earth, Nature, and “the environment”. How are they portrayed? How much attention do they get? Is it the right amount and tone, given that Earth makes our lives possible?

Recall lessons from the gallery to tune into the scope and scale of our disconnect. Because the cues won’t stop, 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.