We highly recommend spoiling your significant other for extra brownie points, but we also recommend sharing your love a little further. Your neighbours, your furry friends, the trees and the plants together make up your loving city, your home. So we have gathered some ideas on how we can all contribute to the vessel of love that we call home.
“Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when they are created by everybody ”
- Jane Jacobs
1. KEEP IT CLEAN
Even if it’s not yours, pick up one piece of litter a day. Recycle or upcycle, see if there are projects that need volunteers to clean up or to give something a fresh coat of paint. Make it a brighter day for all, Your city will love you for it.
2. PLANT SOMETHING
A green city is a happy city. Plant a pavement veggie garden for those who don’t have access to fresh fruit and veg. Give plants as gifts, find initiatives to support, and if you are inclined – hug a tree.
3. ADOPT, DON'T BUY
All Creatures Great and small - If you are not an animal person, we won’t judge you for it. But our creature companions are part of our cities, and if we can treat them well, we are on our way to treating each other well. Call your local animal charity if you see animals in distress, spend a day at a shelter and give the furies some love, and of course if you are able – adopt don’t buy.
4. SAVE RESOURCES
Living in the city can become chaotic but let's not lose sight of what makes the heart of the city pump... Water, air, space, and energy are vital resources and they can all run out if we are not responsible and careful. Let's be mindful of our resources and conserve that which we can.
5. DO IT WITH A SMILE No matter what you do - do it with a smile, Cities are busy and bustling and we don’t always have time to stop for a conversation, but a smile says a thousand words and carries across a profound and universal message of kindness even when we have to deal with difficult things like traffic ;)
May you receive bucket loads of
LOVE
this February.
With love and appreciation for your support, The iwasshot Team
