Step
One

Choose
Love

We love our families, friends, and homes, but what about our planet? If you want to love Earth, you’ll need to be aware it’s an option and choose to do it, otherwise it probably won’t happen. This step leads you through a gallery where you’ll learn about the issue in depth.

Is this necessary?

Yes, because mainstream society pressures us to disconnect from Mother Earth despite the fact we all depend on it. Society sends us messages through language, norms, and media that downplay Earth’s importance. 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 powerful obstacle to connection.

Are you aware of the influences?

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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. If you proceed, you’ll be inspired to believe you can and should love this planet.

Are you up to the challenge?

The
Market

Help With
This Step

Celebrate with a custom keepsake. Think of it as an advertisement you make for yourself to choose love each 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. 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

Take a moment each day to reaffirm your choice to love Earth. Using your item often will help you remember. And now that you’re aware of society’s discouraging influences, think of its design and message as symbolic protection from them.

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.