MOTIVATED BY POSITIVITY

I was thrilled when I recently went into a retail location with some of the designs on bags. when I showed the shop owner her first comment was "Oh; these are fun!" I was so thrilled to hear this because I truly believe people are motivated by positivity. I think I witnessed this closely through my experience as a teacher. As a teacher, I often felt like a guide and a witness. Most of the growth I would see in a student came from when I would positively encourage them. I love the feeling of knowing that I am part of that growth process.

With this design project, I have a similar objective. I hope that through looking at, wearing, carrying, the logos you will be encouraged to make changes in your purchasing patterns. My intention is to give the message in a fun and positive way. Of course, I do realize that the situation is grave and that the consequence of the plastics in our environment is alarming, but I think if we focus on the negative we can easily fall into a state of inertia. We can just "give up" and feel powerless and think that our individual small actions don't matter. I believe that it is just human nature. We are inspired when we think our actions ARE making difference. We also can feel empowered by seeing that we can not only change our own habits but inspire others to do the same. Can you be a leader to your family or group of friends? 

I hope the designs I am creating inspire you to bring a bag to the store each and every time you shop. I hope it helps you to create a habit of bringing a water bottle with you when you head out the door. I hope that you wear a T-Shirt and that a friend asks you what it is about, and that you can inspire them. 

Design #64 is called "WILLOW TREE" available in a women's T-Shirt and a water bottle.

Enjoy!