I actually had the lights off from 8:10 to 10:00 pm. I burned candles, listened to the (admittedly electric-powered) fall of the water circulating in the aquarium and just reflected on various things to do with life.
I know some people think it's a pointless exercise, but it is good to set aside time to remind yourself that you're part of a world and your actions matter. There are things we can do to consume less resources; if we all make the decision to alter our behaviour a bit, it can make a more noticeable change. Whether it's recycling, taking public transit, using less electricity, eating more sustainably--whatever. The important thing is to put it in practice.
It's also important to remember that for some people, every hour is Earth Hour. They do not access to dependable electricity, heat, and water. Even in developed countries, this can be disrupted easily, as seen in the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
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