Chill Chat
Go gently.
Bonnie Wright was just a wee nine-year-old when she was first cast asGinny Weasleyin theHarry Potterfranchise 20 years ago.
So its nice that I kind of surprised myself.
But during this time, Wright became increasingly involved with environmental activism, eventually becomingambassador for Greenpeacein 2017.
Ocean health andsingle-use plastics, capturing her attention first and foremost.
I was asking myself, are people littering this and why?
A trip in 2018 turned that musing into a life-long dedication.
It was really inspiring, she recalls.
So it was that trip that made me come home with a long-term plan.
They can be someone who is doing the work behind-the-scenes.
They could be the organiser, the accountant, or someone making changes at home.
We want to lead by positive influence, but we should go gently.
Change doesnt happen overnight.
I have to ask you, how was theHarry Potterreunion?
Was it weird seeing everyone again?
Oh, it was so fun!
It was surreal being back on the film set.
First we were like, Are we old enough to have a reunion?
But it was really nice catching up with everyone.
Were all old people having babies now.
Back in the real world, what is your morning routine like?
Ill also speak to my friends and family in London, where it is around lunchtime.
What do you do to de-stress?
I dont have the energy for high intensity exercise, so I go for a walk but with intention.
That means leaving my phone at home, unless Im doing a walking meditation.
And Ill always walk my dog before bed, too.
Composting my food scraps and organic waste, rather than throwing it in the bin.
And washing my clothes with detergent not wrapped in single-use plastics.
Unlearning convenience definitely isnt easy.
Convenience habits are difficult because consumerism is everywhere and its so easy to buy more.
Having to unlearn that helps us make better choices and decisions.
Slowing down the decision-making process, basically.
Letting my book have its own journey.
Then in the summer, I need to have some rest.
I want to travel and have my horizons expanded, in whatever direction that may be.
Go Gently: Actionable Steps to Nurture Yourself and the Planetis out now.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
This article was originally published onApril 23, 2022
