Day 343: 12/10/11- Advent Energy Fast

Day 343: 12/10/11
New Thing: Advent Energy Fast                        

Inspiration: Advent, The Environment     
Cost: $0  
Time: Several Hours   
Bottom Line: Hush in the Rush

Painting by Candle Light

Reflection: Today, the family unplugged and spent 6 hours on an energy fast. The only thing that we did not unplug was our refrigerator (and that includes our heater). It was really nice. We did arts and crafts, got caught up on "thank you" cards, read and even took naps.  It was good for the soul and for the earth. We really needed this time to unwind and I think that Advent is the perfect time to get rid of the electronic distractions to help create a space for quiet.