Today is Earth Day! And my children are the ones who remind me of how important it is to take care of the Earth. Just the other day they said, "Mom, did you know the Earth is a living thing?" And they are right!

In fact, when they were about five years old all three of them looked at me with that saddest eyes and said, "Mom, the Earth is crying again." Of course our conversation didn't end there. They went on to ask me who hurt the Earth and how can we give it a hug so it will smile again. When it thunders, they ask me why the Earth is so angry. They intuitively know the planet is a living thing and they want to do something to make it better.

Taking care of the Earth is important to our well-being. Did you know that the Earth was designed to create and provide all of us with the ability to have balance everyday of our lives—this is a reflection of the color greens and browns that exist throughout the Earth’s surface. The colors green and brown are grounding colors. These two colors create an energy vibe—as I call it in my book Get the Vibe!—of balance, peace, and calmness.

My children make me realize that the Earth is our home and it’s time for us to appreciate, love, and respect our home. So why make one day Earth Day? Let’s teach our children to conserve energy, recycle, and keep our neighborhoods clean every day!

Below are five reasons why we should take care of the Earth!

1. It’s the only home we have.
2. It grounds us.
3. It provides us with food and water.
4. It gives us a place to run and play.
5. It is a living entity.