And because we are nature, the same holds true for us. Everything is interconnected, our bodies, our communities, and especially our thoughts. If we are to truly practice People Care, we must first practice Self Care. Forgiveness is essential here. Not only forgiving others, but learning to forgive ourselves. Healing cannot flourish in an environment of judgment or blame. If we find ourselves saying, “I’m doing the work, but they aren’t,” we’re simply pouring pollutants back