In Thailand, some forward-thinking individuals have creatively tackled the issue of plastic waste by using organic materials to package perishable food. This brilliant initiative demonstrates how we can think outside the box to address environmental challenges.
Imagine if we cultivated Red False Banana in southern California and south Florida to reduce plastic packaging in the U.S. This could significantly cut down on plastic waste from our vegetables and fruits. However, such an initiative might threaten the profits of plastic corporations, potentially turning billionaires into millionaires. Their resistance, driven by greed, would be a formidable barrier.
Beyond corporate resistance, implementing this change would require a trained workforce to plant, harvest, and package using new technologies. These workers would need fair compensation, ideally a living wage, which is often not provided to agricultural migrant workers.
We also need to consider consumer acceptance. Many Americans resist change, and switching to Red False Banana leaves for packaging would be a major shift. Possible objections include concerns about sanitation, durability, freshness, and reusability of the packaging.
Despite these obstacles, the potential benefits for America, our Earth, and all its inhabitants are enormous if we make this shift. It’s like having a big dream but never overcoming the perceived obstacles to achieve it. Can you relate?
As an advocate for the Red False Banana Cultivation for Food Packaging (RFBCFP) project, I would demonstrate Self-Leadership by first assessing my expertise in facilitating this shift. I would recognize that I can’t do this alone and leverage my skills to assemble a team of brilliant individuals, forming a MasterMind Group (or a MistressMind Assembly for an all-female group).
I would identify the critical elements each team member must bring, including specific knowledge, skills, education, experience, commitment, and passion. However, it’s challenging to foresee all the resources needed for the project’s success and sustainability, as the variables are vast and overwhelming.
To address the most critical gaps, I would seek out an Agricultural Engineer, a Farm and Ranch Realtor, an FDA Specialist, and a Save the Earth Philanthropist. Finding and recruiting these key individuals would be challenging, but by constantly envisioning the ideal outcome for RFBCFP, I would persist through rejections, knowing the right people are out there.
Working together with these qualified and passionate individuals, our MistressMind Assembly would create a solid foundation for RFBCFP. It’s essential not to focus on every potential obstacle during the initial team-building process. Dwelling on these could derail the project before it even starts.
In almost every endeavor, team-building is the critical first step to realizing a big idea. Innovation and growth require collaboration. By forming my MistressMind Assembly, I would fill the initial gaps and take the first step towards transforming my idea into reality.
If you have a vision for your best life but can’t see a path to get there, it would be wise to enlist qualified assistance. Identifying and selecting like-minded, positively influential individuals is crucial.
Self-leadership requires humility, allowing us to recognize our limitations and joyfully invite qualified individuals into the process. Even if only one other person is needed, such as in a traditional marriage or a life coaching partnership, combining minds creates a powerful MasterMind.
Embracing others in committed partnerships will help manifest my vision for a less plastic-dependent America in a measurable way. While my vision may evolve with new information, self-leadership also demands flexibility within reason.
Self-leadership in achieving a dream starts with a big idea, followed by resourcing yourself and identifying what’s missing, often with the help of others. While there are many aspects to building a dream, self-leadership is fundamental to success. We will explore other important aspects in future articles.
Joy & Abundance,
Ginger Randall, Woman-Centered Life Coach