Better America: Answer The Call to Action

On January 20, 2009, in Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, by Deb Lee, Certified Professional Organizer®
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So, how will you answer this call to action? President Obama is encouraging everyone to Renew America Together and there’s so much we can choose to do to positively impact not only our own lives, but those of others as well.

Perhaps you’re considering what you can to help the environment. Maybe you’re thinking of volunteering at a shelter orsoup kitchen. Could you volunteer to be a Big Brother or Sister…or spend more time with an elderly person you know?Maybe you’ll pick up litter in your neighborhood or take the advice of DC’s own Green America and become a responsible shopper. Will you reduce, reuse, and recycle more?

Whether you’re a professional organizer or not, will you help someone who needs help clearing out the clutter so they can live a healthier life? …and, if you are an organizer, will you incorporate more green practices in your business…or consider taking on a pro bono project?

I could go on and on, but really, we don’t need a president to tell us that it’s good to do positive things to impact our communities…but we do need to act because Nice thoughts + No Action = Nothing.


“Don’t underestimate the power of people who join together to accomplish amazing things. We can’t allow any idle hands. Everybody’s got to pitch in.”
~Barack Obama



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  • City Stylz

    I believe that over all more people are individually uplifted and inspired as a result of the recent political events. Strong people with good character usually come together during moments of crises given the opportunity. As a nation I think more are now encouraged to do so. We can’t worry about those that do not, maybe our efforts will turn the hearts of those around us that feel there’s no use and have left the needy behind. We should all keep in mind, at some point and time, someone trusted us, otherwise those of us that are wouldn’t be!

  • Deb Lee, Certified Professional Organizer®

    City Stylz – Thanks for commenting! You are so right, we can’t worry about what others are doing, but rather focus on what we will do to transform our neighborhoods. Do you have a specific thing that you’re going to do that will make “your America” better?

  • newleafnews

    I often teach organizing workshops to help people bring order to their time, paper and projects. In honor of President Obama’s inauguration, I added another organization to the list of those to which I already contribute time. The new one helps returning veterans, their families and their caregivers. Every opportunity to teach is also an opportunity to learn!

    Margaret Lukens, New Leaf + Company LLC http://www.newleafnews.wordpress.com

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