Leave a footprint that says I care.

Sometimes we are both problem and solution. No one person can be without any fault, nor live a life entirely without causing some harm, small though it may be. But, through conscious living we have an opportunity to choose the type of footprint we leave on this planet. In the end, that is truly all we are; the mark we have left behind. Wise elders often ask the questions; Have we lived well, done well by others, loved enough? The goal of conscious living is to leave behind a mark that says "Yes! I was part of the solution."

This topic is receiving more and more attention throughout mainstream America. It was once considered taboo for a business to touch upon such things as social responsibility or, as some may call it, politics. Thankfully there are many pioneers that have taken the brave steps to successfully openly integrate conscious awareness with their businesses. Some of these individuals and companies have become household names! I applaud these modern heroes and thank them for being so bold as to pave the way for others to express their passion for striving to be part of the solution while providing helpful, healthy goods and services to others.

One possible solution available to each of us is to combine our political freedoms with our economic choices. This gives us a far more powerful voting system that packs a lot more political punch. Every dollar we spend is a vote for something. This statement of validation to the provider of your products or services says "Good Job! Here is my support. Do it some more." Would you give a company your vote if you knew that they were hiding gruesome operating practices from their customers? Would you vote for a company that knowingly does some awful and gut wrenching things to our planet, people and animals for the sake of profits? Probably not.

Please take the time to educate yourself, your family, and your social network about companies and businesses that are taking the low road by producing products that are damaging us and the planet. Look for products that are good for the planet, good for our community, good for us, and good for our pets to replace them with. Take a moment to watch some of the videos and visit some of the websites found in the Hero Spotlight section listed below. There you'll find some entertaining and useful information about organizations that are actively involved with supporting education and awareness, offering relief services, and a celebrity clip from the Oscars on just this very topic. Consider removing support from those that are doing things that you do not believe in. This is your time. Leave a footprint that says I care. Tell the world that it does matter what we do and how we do it!

• Paying it forward as explained by Wikipedia: The concept has an interesting history. Benjamin Franklin's letter pioneering the idea. Lots of related links from this article.

• Click here to go to the Hero Spotlight area of www.Fredickers.com featuring local, national, and globally connected individuals and organizations that are following their passion and making a difference.

Thank you for reading this article. My articles are offered and intended for the purpose of general help and support for individuals, groups, and communities with like minded goals and intentions.

Peace & Blessings,
EvoSolutions