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by Maria Gracia

March 24, 2025

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Open the drawer you avoid the most (junk drawer, bathroom odds-and-ends, etc.) and remove five things that no longer serve you—no overthinking allowed.

A Wish or an Action?

We all have wishes.

“I wish my house were more organized.”

“I wish I exercised more.”

“I wish I could finally tackle that big project.”

Wishes feel good. They spark ideas, dreams, and possibilities. But left on their own, they remain just that—wishes. They float around in our minds, waiting for something to change.

Actions, on the other hand, don’t wait. They move. They take a wish and turn it into momentum, one small step at a time.

And often, the only thing standing between a wish and a reality is that first step.

The Key Difference:

A Wish Hopes, An Action Starts

A wish is passive. It waits for the right moment, the right motivation, the right circumstances.

An action is active. It takes a step, even when the moment isn’t perfect.

A wish says, “I want to declutter my home.”

An action says, “I’ll clear one shelf today.”

A wish says, “I want to be stronger.”

An action says, “I’ll do 10 minutes of movement right now.”

A wish says, “I want to write that book.”

An action says, “I’ll write one paragraph before bed.”

The Bridge Between the Two? A Tiny First Step

Wishes aren’t bad. They point us toward what we want. But the difference between a wish that fades and a wish that becomes something real is action—and not big, overwhelming action, but small, doable steps.

Instead of waiting for motivation to strike, ask yourself:

What’s the tiniest thing I can do today to move toward this wish?

How can I turn this into an action, even if it’s imperfect?

Because here’s the truth: Action creates momentum.

And momentum changes everything.

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Lessons from the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

On March 24, 1989, the oil tanker Exxon Valdez struck a reef off the coast of Alaska’s Prince William Sound, spilling more than 10 million gallons of crude oil into the ocean. The spill quickly became one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history, devastating local wildlife, fisheries, and coastal communities.

Thousands of otters, seabirds, and fish perished, and the effects lingered for decades, with some areas still showing traces of oil years later.

What can we learn from this disaster? Small mistakes can have massive consequences.

The accident was caused by a mix of human error, inadequate oversight, and a lack of preparedness for such an emergency. It led to tougher regulations on oil transportation, better spill response plans, and improvements in ship technology.

It’s also a reminder that taking care of our environment is an ongoing effort. While we’ve come a long way in preventing and responding to spills, there’s always room for improvement.

Every step—big or small—toward cleaner oceans and better safeguards makes a difference.

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"Great minds have purposes; others have wishes."
-- Washington Irving

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