What Would You Dare To Live Without?
The credit crunch and the general state of the economy are making things hard for many people these days. Homeowners may not have to pay their rent but they do have mortgages to worry about – among other expenses. Perhaps that is one of the reasons why the queen of talk shows has created a challenge for families all over the United States. Called Your Family’s “Live with Less” Challenge, it is aimed to help wasteful families to re-evaluate their lifestyle and, hopefully, make some changes for the better.
Here is an excerpt of Oprah’s letter, which she presents to the participating families at the beginning of the challenge.
For one week, you’re going to give up the bottled water habit. Get a water filter—time to get to know your tap.
No more disposable plates, cups, napkins or paper towels. Try cloth—you might like it!
For entertainment, you’ll have to rely on each other. For one week, I’m asking you to give up your iPods and video games, and your computers only get turned on for homework. TV is limited to one hour per night—one TV only.
That thermostat is going way down…to 69 degrees. If you get cold, put on a sweater.
Give your washing machine a break—try to wash only clothes that are TRULY dirty.
When you leave a room, lights out. Ditto for fans. When you’re done using an appliance, unplug it. Don’t forget your computer and cell phone chargers too.
I think that though we may not all be able to participate “officially” in the challenge, we may very well learn lessons from it. Why not take a step back and re-evaluate your own lifestyle?
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