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		<title> January 2026:  The Power of Water</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summary 🌟 We gained inspiration by learning the meaning of the first 2 verses of Ganga Stotram🌟 We learned about water scarcity and its global impact on Maharashtra farmers and the Flint community. Action to Implement Post your reflections &#38; observations in the comments section below ⬇️ Personal Action: Listen to Ganga Stotram daily Societal [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌟 We gained inspiration by learning the meaning of the first 2 verses of Ganga Stotram<br>🌟 We learned about water scarcity and its global impact on Maharashtra farmers and the Flint community.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><strong>Action to Implement</strong></h3>



<p class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><span style="color: var(--theme-palette-color-4, #0c395e);" class="ugb-highlight">Post your reflections &amp; observations in the comments section below</span> ⬇️ </p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><strong>Personal Action</strong>: Listen to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD05L33xkio">Ganga Stotram </a> daily</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><strong>Societal Action Step 1</strong>: Identify the most pressing water issue in your state/province and share your research in our <a href="https://chat.whatsapp.com/KQOgNEOzBGtBCC5ke3ciYD">Loving Earth WhatsApp Group</a></p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>November 2023: </strong> Explore the solutions proposed by the Pioneers for the Planet in the article. Select one solution and conduct research to share your insights with the Pioneers on the Pitch Day event and beyond!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>October 2023:</strong> 💻 Access your latest electricity bill and keep it handy for Oct 22nd!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>September 2023: </strong> 🔍Find a local community farm.<br>🍅 Sign up for a trial of their produce.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>August 2023: </strong> (1) Download the <a href="https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/psguide/">Prthvi Seva guide</a>. (2)  Choose an idea from the guide to try before the workshop</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>July 2023: </strong> Register and join us for the Prthvi Utsava Celebration and spread the word.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>June 2023: </strong> 🏢 In your workplace, join or initiate a “green team” that is committed to reducing emissions and educating people on climate change.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>May 2023: </strong> </p>



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<li class="has-medium-font-size" data-block-type="core">🏪 Make a list of places (local cafes, stores, etc) where plastic use is unavoidable.</li>



<li class="has-medium-font-size" data-block-type="core">📝 Create a plan to reach out to one place to reduce their plastic use.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>April 2023: </strong> 💝 Gather your loved ones and plant native trees and native perennials!. 🌳 Track progress and share pictures with the Community to reach the goal of 1000 trees by Arbor Day! (April 28th).</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>March 2023: </strong> (1) Plant seeds to start a kitchen garden indoor or outdoor. (2) share pictures in the comment section below.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>February 2023:</strong> Research a local environmental group and attend their upcoming meeting</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>January 2023: </strong> 🌍 Create your personal practices for the 6 fundamental virtues</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a>🌱 <strong>December 2022: </strong>✅Do the following:</p>



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<li data-block-type="core">Simplify one closet or one drawer in your home every week. Remove items that have not been used in the last 1 year.</li>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>November   2022: </strong>✅Make a list of the gifts you usually give during the holidays.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>October 2022: </strong>This month, add 1 or 2 regional plants from the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.xerces.org/publications/plant-lists" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.xerces.org/publications/plant-lists" target="_blank">Xerces Pollinator Conservation website</a> to your landscape!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>September 2022: </strong>This month, review the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.worldgbc.org/how-can-we-make-our-buildings-green" target="_blank">Green Building list</a> &amp; commit to 1 simple and 1 challenging item to implement in your community/center.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>August 2022: </strong>This month, read the Prthvi Seva Guide &amp; commit to at least one practice to make your center/community more sustainable.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>July 2022: </strong>This month, take a closer look at your travel impacts:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🔢 <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://sustainabletravel.org/our-work/carbon-offsets/calculate-footprint/" target="_blank">Estimate the carbon emissions</a> of your mode of travel, lodging, food, and purchases <br>🙋🏻‍♀️ Commit to making one change to reduce your carbon footprint</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>June 2022: </strong>This month, take a closer look and identify your food waste as:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🍌 food prep scraps<br>🍽️ plate waste (unfinished food)<br>🤦🏻‍♀️spoiled or unwanted foo</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>May 2022: </strong>Implement the following actions.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



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<li data-block-type="core">Learn about local and seasonal foods.</li>



<li data-block-type="core">Support a local grower &amp; shop at Farmer&#8217;s Markets.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>April 2022: </strong>Sahasra Vrksha Sankalpa &#8211; As a CommUnity, bring your heart and hands to the ground to plant 1000 trees together. Track and share <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/initiatives/plant-one/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>March 2022: </strong>Contribute to the health of our planet and the health of beings by doing the following:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">     <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f5d1/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="🗑" data-recalc-dims="1">Each day take inventory of what goes in the trash.<br>     <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/2753/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="❓" data-recalc-dims="1">Identify the most common item.<br>&nbsp;  <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f4d6/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="📖" data-recalc-dims="1">&nbsp;Find an alternative that eliminates this waste.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



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		<title> December 2025:  Santosha (Smile)</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summary Year 4 of Loving Earth Sanga was marked by Santosha- the final niyama as it applies to Prthvi Yoga! Action to Implement Post your reflections &#38; observations in the comments section below ⬇️ Personalize santosha by giving the gifts of commitment Loving Earth Lifestyle Tracker and Feedback! 🌱 November 2023: Explore the solutions proposed [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" id="article-2-a-beginner-s-guide-to-climate-change">Summary</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">Year 4 of Loving Earth Sanga was marked by Santosha- the final niyama as it applies to Prthvi Yoga!</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><strong>Action to Implement</strong></h3>



<p class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><span style="color: var(--theme-palette-color-4, #0c395e);" class="ugb-highlight">Post your reflections &amp; observations in the comments section below</span> ⬇️ </p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">Personalize santosha by giving the gifts of commitment <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10-E5yZJAqrQeXLQj5PbD5oUK9LZKn376uepyAi4SMs0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Loving Earth Lifestyle Tracker</a> and <a href="https://forms.gle/mfxa458Vsi8nDUq3A">Feedback</a>!</p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>November 2023: </strong> Explore the solutions proposed by the Pioneers for the Planet in the article. Select one solution and conduct research to share your insights with the Pioneers on the Pitch Day event and beyond!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>October 2023:</strong> 💻 Access your latest electricity bill and keep it handy for Oct 22nd!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>September 2023: </strong> 🔍Find a local community farm.<br>🍅 Sign up for a trial of their produce.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>August 2023: </strong> (1) Download the <a href="https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/psguide/">Prthvi Seva guide</a>. (2)  Choose an idea from the guide to try before the workshop</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>July 2023: </strong> Register and join us for the Prthvi Utsava Celebration and spread the word.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>June 2023: </strong> 🏢 In your workplace, join or initiate a “green team” that is committed to reducing emissions and educating people on climate change.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>May 2023: </strong> </p>



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<li class="has-medium-font-size" data-block-type="core">🏪 Make a list of places (local cafes, stores, etc) where plastic use is unavoidable.</li>



<li class="has-medium-font-size" data-block-type="core">📝 Create a plan to reach out to one place to reduce their plastic use.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>April 2023: </strong> 💝 Gather your loved ones and plant native trees and native perennials!. 🌳 Track progress and share pictures with the Community to reach the goal of 1000 trees by Arbor Day! (April 28th).</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>March 2023: </strong> (1) Plant seeds to start a kitchen garden indoor or outdoor. (2) share pictures in the comment section below.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>February 2023:</strong> Research a local environmental group and attend their upcoming meeting</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>January 2023: </strong> 🌍 Create your personal practices for the 6 fundamental virtues</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a>🌱 <strong>December 2022: </strong>✅Do the following:</p>



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<li data-block-type="core">Simplify one closet or one drawer in your home every week. Remove items that have not been used in the last 1 year.</li>



<li data-block-type="core">Dispose of unneeded items in a responsible way.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>November   2022: </strong>✅Make a list of the gifts you usually give during the holidays.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>October 2022: </strong>This month, add 1 or 2 regional plants from the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.xerces.org/publications/plant-lists" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.xerces.org/publications/plant-lists" target="_blank">Xerces Pollinator Conservation website</a> to your landscape!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>September 2022: </strong>This month, review the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.worldgbc.org/how-can-we-make-our-buildings-green" target="_blank">Green Building list</a> &amp; commit to 1 simple and 1 challenging item to implement in your community/center.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>August 2022: </strong>This month, read the Prthvi Seva Guide &amp; commit to at least one practice to make your center/community more sustainable.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>July 2022: </strong>This month, take a closer look at your travel impacts:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🔢 <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://sustainabletravel.org/our-work/carbon-offsets/calculate-footprint/" target="_blank">Estimate the carbon emissions</a> of your mode of travel, lodging, food, and purchases <br>🙋🏻‍♀️ Commit to making one change to reduce your carbon footprint</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>June 2022: </strong>This month, take a closer look and identify your food waste as:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🍌 food prep scraps<br>🍽️ plate waste (unfinished food)<br>🤦🏻‍♀️spoiled or unwanted foo</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>May 2022: </strong>Implement the following actions.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



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<li data-block-type="core">Learn about local and seasonal foods.</li>



<li data-block-type="core">Support a local grower &amp; shop at Farmer&#8217;s Markets.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>April 2022: </strong>Sahasra Vrksha Sankalpa &#8211; As a CommUnity, bring your heart and hands to the ground to plant 1000 trees together. Track and share <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/initiatives/plant-one/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>March 2022: </strong>Contribute to the health of our planet and the health of beings by doing the following:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">     <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f5d1/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="🗑" data-recalc-dims="1">Each day take inventory of what goes in the trash.<br>     <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/2753/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="❓" data-recalc-dims="1">Identify the most common item.<br>&nbsp;  <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f4d6/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="📖" data-recalc-dims="1">&nbsp;Find an alternative that eliminates this waste.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



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<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a>🌱 <strong>January 2022: </strong>Identify 3 actions you do that help the environment and 3 actions that harm it</p>
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		<title> September 2025:  Pranidhana (Devote)</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summary This month, we followed Preeti Jaggi on her advocacy journey and learned that when one is sincerely devoted, advocacy is a natural evolution! Action to Implement Post your reflections &#38; observations in the comments section below ⬇️ Personalize&#160;pranidhana by entering your resolution to do more at the individual, community, and society level on the&#160;Loving [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">This month, we followed Preeti Jaggi on her advocacy journey and learned that when one is sincerely devoted, advocacy is a natural evolution!</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><strong>Action to Implement</strong></h3>



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<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">Personalize&nbsp;pranidhana by entering your resolution to do more at the individual, community, and society level on the&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10-E5yZJAqrQeXLQj5PbD5oUK9LZKn376uepyAi4SMs0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Loving Earth Lifestyle Tracker</a>. </p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>November 2023: </strong> Explore the solutions proposed by the Pioneers for the Planet in the article. Select one solution and conduct research to share your insights with the Pioneers on the Pitch Day event and beyond!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>October 2023:</strong> 💻 Access your latest electricity bill and keep it handy for Oct 22nd!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>September 2023: </strong> 🔍Find a local community farm.<br>🍅 Sign up for a trial of their produce.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>August 2023: </strong> (1) Download the <a href="https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/psguide/">Prthvi Seva guide</a>. (2)  Choose an idea from the guide to try before the workshop</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>July 2023: </strong> Register and join us for the Prthvi Utsava Celebration and spread the word.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>June 2023: </strong> 🏢 In your workplace, join or initiate a “green team” that is committed to reducing emissions and educating people on climate change.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>May 2023: </strong> </p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>April 2023: </strong> 💝 Gather your loved ones and plant native trees and native perennials!. 🌳 Track progress and share pictures with the Community to reach the goal of 1000 trees by Arbor Day! (April 28th).</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>March 2023: </strong> (1) Plant seeds to start a kitchen garden indoor or outdoor. (2) share pictures in the comment section below.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>February 2023:</strong> Research a local environmental group and attend their upcoming meeting</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>January 2023: </strong> 🌍 Create your personal practices for the 6 fundamental virtues</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a>🌱 <strong>December 2022: </strong>✅Do the following:</p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>November   2022: </strong>✅Make a list of the gifts you usually give during the holidays.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>October 2022: </strong>This month, add 1 or 2 regional plants from the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.xerces.org/publications/plant-lists" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.xerces.org/publications/plant-lists" target="_blank">Xerces Pollinator Conservation website</a> to your landscape!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>September 2022: </strong>This month, review the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.worldgbc.org/how-can-we-make-our-buildings-green" target="_blank">Green Building list</a> &amp; commit to 1 simple and 1 challenging item to implement in your community/center.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>August 2022: </strong>This month, read the Prthvi Seva Guide &amp; commit to at least one practice to make your center/community more sustainable.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>July 2022: </strong>This month, take a closer look at your travel impacts:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🔢 <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://sustainabletravel.org/our-work/carbon-offsets/calculate-footprint/" target="_blank">Estimate the carbon emissions</a> of your mode of travel, lodging, food, and purchases <br>🙋🏻‍♀️ Commit to making one change to reduce your carbon footprint</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>June 2022: </strong>This month, take a closer look and identify your food waste as:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🍌 food prep scraps<br>🍽️ plate waste (unfinished food)<br>🤦🏻‍♀️spoiled or unwanted foo</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>May 2022: </strong>Implement the following actions.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



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<li data-block-type="core">Learn about local and seasonal foods.</li>



<li data-block-type="core">Support a local grower &amp; shop at Farmer&#8217;s Markets.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>April 2022: </strong>Sahasra Vrksha Sankalpa &#8211; As a CommUnity, bring your heart and hands to the ground to plant 1000 trees together. Track and share <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/initiatives/plant-one/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>March 2022: </strong>Contribute to the health of our planet and the health of beings by doing the following:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">     <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f5d1/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="🗑" data-recalc-dims="1">Each day take inventory of what goes in the trash.<br>     <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/2753/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="❓" data-recalc-dims="1">Identify the most common item.<br>&nbsp;  <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f4d6/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="📖" data-recalc-dims="1">&nbsp;Find an alternative that eliminates this waste.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>February 2022: </strong>Implement the following and encourage others to follow:</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a>🌱 <strong>January 2022: </strong>Identify 3 actions you do that help the environment and 3 actions that harm it</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summary This month, we absorbed a real-life example of discipline through a seeker&#8217;s 3-month journey around the Narmada river. Action to Implement Post your reflections &#38; observations in the comments section below ⬇️ Personalize tapa by entering your resolution to do more at the individual, community, and society level on the Loving Earth Lifestyle Tracker. We are [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" id="article-2-a-beginner-s-guide-to-climate-change">Summary</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">This month, we absorbed a real-life example of discipline through a seeker&#8217;s 3-month journey around the Narmada river.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><strong>Action to Implement</strong></h3>



<p class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><span style="color: var(--theme-palette-color-4, #0c395e);" class="ugb-highlight">Post your reflections &amp; observations in the comments section below</span> ⬇️ </p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">Personalize tapa by entering your resolution to do more at the individual, community, and society level on the <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10-E5yZJAqrQeXLQj5PbD5oUK9LZKn376uepyAi4SMs0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Loving Earth Lifestyle Tracker</a>. We are in the midst of <a href="https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/initiatives/efforts-for-awe-2025/">Efforts for AWE </a> &#8211; this is a great way to do more!</p>



<div class="wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-365549b ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-basic ugb-main-block" aria-expanded="false"><div class="ugb-inner-block"><div class="ugb-block-content"><div class="ugb-accordion__item"><div class="ugb-accordion__heading" role="button" tabindex="0"><h4 class="ugb-accordion__title">Past Months Action to Implement</h4><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 20 20" class="ugb-accordion__arrow" width="20" height="20"><path d="M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z"></path></svg></div><div class="ugb-accordion__content" role="region"><div class="ugb-accordion__content-inner">
<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>November 2023: </strong> Explore the solutions proposed by the Pioneers for the Planet in the article. Select one solution and conduct research to share your insights with the Pioneers on the Pitch Day event and beyond!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>October 2023:</strong> 💻 Access your latest electricity bill and keep it handy for Oct 22nd!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>September 2023: </strong> 🔍Find a local community farm.<br>🍅 Sign up for a trial of their produce.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>August 2023: </strong> (1) Download the <a href="https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/psguide/">Prthvi Seva guide</a>. (2)  Choose an idea from the guide to try before the workshop</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>July 2023: </strong> Register and join us for the Prthvi Utsava Celebration and spread the word.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>June 2023: </strong> 🏢 In your workplace, join or initiate a “green team” that is committed to reducing emissions and educating people on climate change.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>May 2023: </strong> </p>



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<li class="has-medium-font-size" data-block-type="core">🏪 Make a list of places (local cafes, stores, etc) where plastic use is unavoidable.</li>



<li class="has-medium-font-size" data-block-type="core">📝 Create a plan to reach out to one place to reduce their plastic use.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>April 2023: </strong> 💝 Gather your loved ones and plant native trees and native perennials!. 🌳 Track progress and share pictures with the Community to reach the goal of 1000 trees by Arbor Day! (April 28th).</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>March 2023: </strong> (1) Plant seeds to start a kitchen garden indoor or outdoor. (2) share pictures in the comment section below.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>February 2023:</strong> Research a local environmental group and attend their upcoming meeting</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>January 2023: </strong> 🌍 Create your personal practices for the 6 fundamental virtues</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a>🌱 <strong>December 2022: </strong>✅Do the following:</p>



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<li data-block-type="core">Simplify one closet or one drawer in your home every week. Remove items that have not been used in the last 1 year.</li>



<li data-block-type="core">Dispose of unneeded items in a responsible way.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>November   2022: </strong>✅Make a list of the gifts you usually give during the holidays.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>October 2022: </strong>This month, add 1 or 2 regional plants from the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.xerces.org/publications/plant-lists" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.xerces.org/publications/plant-lists" target="_blank">Xerces Pollinator Conservation website</a> to your landscape!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>September 2022: </strong>This month, review the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.worldgbc.org/how-can-we-make-our-buildings-green" target="_blank">Green Building list</a> &amp; commit to 1 simple and 1 challenging item to implement in your community/center.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>August 2022: </strong>This month, read the Prthvi Seva Guide &amp; commit to at least one practice to make your center/community more sustainable.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>July 2022: </strong>This month, take a closer look at your travel impacts:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🔢 <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://sustainabletravel.org/our-work/carbon-offsets/calculate-footprint/" target="_blank">Estimate the carbon emissions</a> of your mode of travel, lodging, food, and purchases <br>🙋🏻‍♀️ Commit to making one change to reduce your carbon footprint</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>June 2022: </strong>This month, take a closer look and identify your food waste as:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🍌 food prep scraps<br>🍽️ plate waste (unfinished food)<br>🤦🏻‍♀️spoiled or unwanted foo</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>May 2022: </strong>Implement the following actions.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



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<li data-block-type="core">Reduce food Packaging.</li>



<li data-block-type="core">Learn about local and seasonal foods.</li>



<li data-block-type="core">Support a local grower &amp; shop at Farmer&#8217;s Markets.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>April 2022: </strong>Sahasra Vrksha Sankalpa &#8211; As a CommUnity, bring your heart and hands to the ground to plant 1000 trees together. Track and share <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/initiatives/plant-one/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>March 2022: </strong>Contribute to the health of our planet and the health of beings by doing the following:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">     <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f5d1/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="🗑" data-recalc-dims="1">Each day take inventory of what goes in the trash.<br>     <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/2753/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="❓" data-recalc-dims="1">Identify the most common item.<br>&nbsp;  <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f4d6/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="📖" data-recalc-dims="1">&nbsp;Find an alternative that eliminates this waste.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>February 2022: </strong>Implement the following and encourage others to follow:</p>



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<li data-block-type="core">Use the &#8216;Energy Saver&#8217; mode on phones &amp; laptops</li>
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<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a>🌱 <strong>January 2022: </strong>Identify 3 actions you do that help the environment and 3 actions that harm it</p>
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		<title> July 2025:  Svadhyaya (Understand)</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summary This month, we understood that we must raise our expectations of ourselves to take bigger steps to address the plastic problem. Plastics are not a waste issue (recycling is not a full solution!), it&#8217;s a production/systemic issue that requires solutions at a bigger level. Action to Implement Post your reflections &#38; observations in the [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">This month, we understood that we must raise our expectations of ourselves to take bigger steps to address the plastic problem. Plastics are not a waste issue (recycling is not a full solution!), it&#8217;s a production/systemic issue that requires solutions at a bigger level. </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><strong>Action to Implement</strong></h3>



<p class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><span style="color: var(--theme-palette-color-4, #0c395e);" class="ugb-highlight">Post your reflections &amp; observations in the comments section below</span> ⬇️ </p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">Personalize svadhyaya by entering your action related to taking more steps to address plastic use at the community (see How We Practice above) and society level<strong> </strong>on the <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10-E5yZJAqrQeXLQj5PbD5oUK9LZKn376uepyAi4SMs0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Loving Earth Lifestyle Tracker</a></p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>November 2023: </strong> Explore the solutions proposed by the Pioneers for the Planet in the article. Select one solution and conduct research to share your insights with the Pioneers on the Pitch Day event and beyond!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>October 2023:</strong> 💻 Access your latest electricity bill and keep it handy for Oct 22nd!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>September 2023: </strong> 🔍Find a local community farm.<br>🍅 Sign up for a trial of their produce.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>August 2023: </strong> (1) Download the <a href="https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/psguide/">Prthvi Seva guide</a>. (2)  Choose an idea from the guide to try before the workshop</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>July 2023: </strong> Register and join us for the Prthvi Utsava Celebration and spread the word.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>June 2023: </strong> 🏢 In your workplace, join or initiate a “green team” that is committed to reducing emissions and educating people on climate change.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>May 2023: </strong> </p>



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<li class="has-medium-font-size" data-block-type="core">🏪 Make a list of places (local cafes, stores, etc) where plastic use is unavoidable.</li>



<li class="has-medium-font-size" data-block-type="core">📝 Create a plan to reach out to one place to reduce their plastic use.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>April 2023: </strong> 💝 Gather your loved ones and plant native trees and native perennials!. 🌳 Track progress and share pictures with the Community to reach the goal of 1000 trees by Arbor Day! (April 28th).</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>March 2023: </strong> (1) Plant seeds to start a kitchen garden indoor or outdoor. (2) share pictures in the comment section below.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>February 2023:</strong> Research a local environmental group and attend their upcoming meeting</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>January 2023: </strong> 🌍 Create your personal practices for the 6 fundamental virtues</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a>🌱 <strong>December 2022: </strong>✅Do the following:</p>



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<li data-block-type="core">Simplify one closet or one drawer in your home every week. Remove items that have not been used in the last 1 year.</li>



<li data-block-type="core">Dispose of unneeded items in a responsible way.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>November   2022: </strong>✅Make a list of the gifts you usually give during the holidays.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>October 2022: </strong>This month, add 1 or 2 regional plants from the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.xerces.org/publications/plant-lists" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.xerces.org/publications/plant-lists" target="_blank">Xerces Pollinator Conservation website</a> to your landscape!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>September 2022: </strong>This month, review the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.worldgbc.org/how-can-we-make-our-buildings-green" target="_blank">Green Building list</a> &amp; commit to 1 simple and 1 challenging item to implement in your community/center.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>August 2022: </strong>This month, read the Prthvi Seva Guide &amp; commit to at least one practice to make your center/community more sustainable.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>July 2022: </strong>This month, take a closer look at your travel impacts:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🔢 <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://sustainabletravel.org/our-work/carbon-offsets/calculate-footprint/" target="_blank">Estimate the carbon emissions</a> of your mode of travel, lodging, food, and purchases <br>🙋🏻‍♀️ Commit to making one change to reduce your carbon footprint</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>June 2022: </strong>This month, take a closer look and identify your food waste as:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🍌 food prep scraps<br>🍽️ plate waste (unfinished food)<br>🤦🏻‍♀️spoiled or unwanted foo</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>May 2022: </strong>Implement the following actions.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



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<li data-block-type="core">Reduce food Packaging.</li>



<li data-block-type="core">Learn about local and seasonal foods.</li>



<li data-block-type="core">Support a local grower &amp; shop at Farmer&#8217;s Markets.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>April 2022: </strong>Sahasra Vrksha Sankalpa &#8211; As a CommUnity, bring your heart and hands to the ground to plant 1000 trees together. Track and share <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/initiatives/plant-one/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>March 2022: </strong>Contribute to the health of our planet and the health of beings by doing the following:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">     <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f5d1/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="🗑" data-recalc-dims="1">Each day take inventory of what goes in the trash.<br>     <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/2753/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="❓" data-recalc-dims="1">Identify the most common item.<br>&nbsp;  <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f4d6/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="📖" data-recalc-dims="1">&nbsp;Find an alternative that eliminates this waste.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>February 2022: </strong>Implement the following and encourage others to follow:</p>



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<li data-block-type="core">Use the &#8216;Energy Saver&#8217; mode on phones &amp; laptops</li>
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<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a>🌱 <strong>January 2022: </strong>Identify 3 actions you do that help the environment and 3 actions that harm it</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summary This month, we learned the strategy to meaningfully organize our spaces and reflect on the impact it has on us internally! Action to Implement Post your reflections &#38; observations in the comments section below ⬇️ Personalize&#160;shaucha&#160;by entering your action related to keeping your spaces clean, simple, and inspiring on the&#160;Loving Earth Lifestyle Tracker 🌱 [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" id="article-2-a-beginner-s-guide-to-climate-change">Summary</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">This month, we learned the strategy to meaningfully organize our spaces and reflect on the impact it has on us internally!</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><strong>Action to Implement</strong></h3>



<p class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><span style="color: var(--theme-palette-color-4, #0c395e);" class="ugb-highlight">Post your reflections &amp; observations in the comments section below</span> ⬇️ </p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">Personalize&nbsp;shaucha&nbsp;by entering your action related to keeping your spaces <strong>clean, simple, and inspiring </strong>on the&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10-E5yZJAqrQeXLQj5PbD5oUK9LZKn376uepyAi4SMs0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Loving Earth Lifestyle Tracker</a></p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>November 2023: </strong> Explore the solutions proposed by the Pioneers for the Planet in the article. Select one solution and conduct research to share your insights with the Pioneers on the Pitch Day event and beyond!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>October 2023:</strong> 💻 Access your latest electricity bill and keep it handy for Oct 22nd!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>September 2023: </strong> 🔍Find a local community farm.<br>🍅 Sign up for a trial of their produce.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>August 2023: </strong> (1) Download the <a href="https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/psguide/">Prthvi Seva guide</a>. (2)  Choose an idea from the guide to try before the workshop</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>July 2023: </strong> Register and join us for the Prthvi Utsava Celebration and spread the word.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>June 2023: </strong> 🏢 In your workplace, join or initiate a “green team” that is committed to reducing emissions and educating people on climate change.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>May 2023: </strong> </p>



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<li class="has-medium-font-size" data-block-type="core">🏪 Make a list of places (local cafes, stores, etc) where plastic use is unavoidable.</li>



<li class="has-medium-font-size" data-block-type="core">📝 Create a plan to reach out to one place to reduce their plastic use.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>April 2023: </strong> 💝 Gather your loved ones and plant native trees and native perennials!. 🌳 Track progress and share pictures with the Community to reach the goal of 1000 trees by Arbor Day! (April 28th).</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>March 2023: </strong> (1) Plant seeds to start a kitchen garden indoor or outdoor. (2) share pictures in the comment section below.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>February 2023:</strong> Research a local environmental group and attend their upcoming meeting</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>January 2023: </strong> 🌍 Create your personal practices for the 6 fundamental virtues</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a>🌱 <strong>December 2022: </strong>✅Do the following:</p>



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<li data-block-type="core">Simplify one closet or one drawer in your home every week. Remove items that have not been used in the last 1 year.</li>



<li data-block-type="core">Dispose of unneeded items in a responsible way.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>November   2022: </strong>✅Make a list of the gifts you usually give during the holidays.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>October 2022: </strong>This month, add 1 or 2 regional plants from the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.xerces.org/publications/plant-lists" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.xerces.org/publications/plant-lists" target="_blank">Xerces Pollinator Conservation website</a> to your landscape!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>September 2022: </strong>This month, review the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.worldgbc.org/how-can-we-make-our-buildings-green" target="_blank">Green Building list</a> &amp; commit to 1 simple and 1 challenging item to implement in your community/center.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>August 2022: </strong>This month, read the Prthvi Seva Guide &amp; commit to at least one practice to make your center/community more sustainable.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>July 2022: </strong>This month, take a closer look at your travel impacts:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🔢 <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://sustainabletravel.org/our-work/carbon-offsets/calculate-footprint/" target="_blank">Estimate the carbon emissions</a> of your mode of travel, lodging, food, and purchases <br>🙋🏻‍♀️ Commit to making one change to reduce your carbon footprint</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>June 2022: </strong>This month, take a closer look and identify your food waste as:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🍌 food prep scraps<br>🍽️ plate waste (unfinished food)<br>🤦🏻‍♀️spoiled or unwanted foo</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>May 2022: </strong>Implement the following actions.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



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<li data-block-type="core">Reduce food Packaging.</li>



<li data-block-type="core">Learn about local and seasonal foods.</li>



<li data-block-type="core">Support a local grower &amp; shop at Farmer&#8217;s Markets.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>April 2022: </strong>Sahasra Vrksha Sankalpa &#8211; As a CommUnity, bring your heart and hands to the ground to plant 1000 trees together. Track and share <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/initiatives/plant-one/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>March 2022: </strong>Contribute to the health of our planet and the health of beings by doing the following:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">     <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f5d1/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="🗑" data-recalc-dims="1">Each day take inventory of what goes in the trash.<br>     <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/2753/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="❓" data-recalc-dims="1">Identify the most common item.<br>&nbsp;  <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f4d6/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="📖" data-recalc-dims="1">&nbsp;Find an alternative that eliminates this waste.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>February 2022: </strong>Implement the following and encourage others to follow:</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a>🌱 <strong>January 2022: </strong>Identify 3 actions you do that help the environment and 3 actions that harm it</p>
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		<title> May 2025:  Satya (Non-Compromising)</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summary This month, we received a broad perspective on how to stay aligned with our values when making financial decisions. Action to Implement Post your reflections &#38; observations in the comments section below ⬇️ Personalize&#160;satya&#160;by entering your action related to spending and financial choices on the&#160;Loving Earth Lifestyle Tracker 🌱 November 2023: Explore the solutions [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" id="article-2-a-beginner-s-guide-to-climate-change">Summary</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">This month, we received a broad perspective on how to stay aligned with our values when making financial decisions.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><strong>Action to Implement</strong></h3>



<p class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><span style="color: var(--theme-palette-color-4, #0c395e);" class="ugb-highlight">Post your reflections &amp; observations in the comments section below</span> ⬇️ </p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">Personalize&nbsp;satya&nbsp;by entering your action related to spending and financial choices on the&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10-E5yZJAqrQeXLQj5PbD5oUK9LZKn376uepyAi4SMs0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Loving Earth Lifestyle Tracker</a></p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>November 2023: </strong> Explore the solutions proposed by the Pioneers for the Planet in the article. Select one solution and conduct research to share your insights with the Pioneers on the Pitch Day event and beyond!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>October 2023:</strong> 💻 Access your latest electricity bill and keep it handy for Oct 22nd!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>September 2023: </strong> 🔍Find a local community farm.<br>🍅 Sign up for a trial of their produce.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>August 2023: </strong> (1) Download the <a href="https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/psguide/">Prthvi Seva guide</a>. (2)  Choose an idea from the guide to try before the workshop</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>July 2023: </strong> Register and join us for the Prthvi Utsava Celebration and spread the word.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>June 2023: </strong> 🏢 In your workplace, join or initiate a “green team” that is committed to reducing emissions and educating people on climate change.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>May 2023: </strong> </p>



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<li class="has-medium-font-size" data-block-type="core">🏪 Make a list of places (local cafes, stores, etc) where plastic use is unavoidable.</li>



<li class="has-medium-font-size" data-block-type="core">📝 Create a plan to reach out to one place to reduce their plastic use.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>April 2023: </strong> 💝 Gather your loved ones and plant native trees and native perennials!. 🌳 Track progress and share pictures with the Community to reach the goal of 1000 trees by Arbor Day! (April 28th).</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>March 2023: </strong> (1) Plant seeds to start a kitchen garden indoor or outdoor. (2) share pictures in the comment section below.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>February 2023:</strong> Research a local environmental group and attend their upcoming meeting</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>January 2023: </strong> 🌍 Create your personal practices for the 6 fundamental virtues</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a>🌱 <strong>December 2022: </strong>✅Do the following:</p>



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<li data-block-type="core">Simplify one closet or one drawer in your home every week. Remove items that have not been used in the last 1 year.</li>



<li data-block-type="core">Dispose of unneeded items in a responsible way.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>November   2022: </strong>✅Make a list of the gifts you usually give during the holidays.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>October 2022: </strong>This month, add 1 or 2 regional plants from the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.xerces.org/publications/plant-lists" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.xerces.org/publications/plant-lists" target="_blank">Xerces Pollinator Conservation website</a> to your landscape!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>September 2022: </strong>This month, review the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.worldgbc.org/how-can-we-make-our-buildings-green" target="_blank">Green Building list</a> &amp; commit to 1 simple and 1 challenging item to implement in your community/center.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>August 2022: </strong>This month, read the Prthvi Seva Guide &amp; commit to at least one practice to make your center/community more sustainable.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>July 2022: </strong>This month, take a closer look at your travel impacts:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🔢 <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://sustainabletravel.org/our-work/carbon-offsets/calculate-footprint/" target="_blank">Estimate the carbon emissions</a> of your mode of travel, lodging, food, and purchases <br>🙋🏻‍♀️ Commit to making one change to reduce your carbon footprint</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>June 2022: </strong>This month, take a closer look and identify your food waste as:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🍌 food prep scraps<br>🍽️ plate waste (unfinished food)<br>🤦🏻‍♀️spoiled or unwanted foo</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>May 2022: </strong>Implement the following actions.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



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<li data-block-type="core">Reduce food Packaging.</li>



<li data-block-type="core">Learn about local and seasonal foods.</li>



<li data-block-type="core">Support a local grower &amp; shop at Farmer&#8217;s Markets.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>April 2022: </strong>Sahasra Vrksha Sankalpa &#8211; As a CommUnity, bring your heart and hands to the ground to plant 1000 trees together. Track and share <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/initiatives/plant-one/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>March 2022: </strong>Contribute to the health of our planet and the health of beings by doing the following:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">     <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f5d1/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="🗑" data-recalc-dims="1">Each day take inventory of what goes in the trash.<br>     <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/2753/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="❓" data-recalc-dims="1">Identify the most common item.<br>&nbsp;  <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f4d6/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="📖" data-recalc-dims="1">&nbsp;Find an alternative that eliminates this waste.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>February 2022: </strong>Implement the following and encourage others to follow:</p>



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<li data-block-type="core">Use the &#8216;Energy Saver&#8217; mode on phones &amp; laptops</li>
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<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a>🌱 <strong>January 2022: </strong>Identify 3 actions you do that help the environment and 3 actions that harm it</p>
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		<title> April 2025:  Asteya (Non-Stealing)</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summary This month, we learned about practicing how to recognize greenwashing so we can align with the yama of non-stealing. We should ensure we are clear about the decisions we make. Action to Implement Post your reflections &#38; observations in the comments section below ⬇️ Personalize&#160;asteya&#160;by entering your action related to avoiding greenwashing on the&#160;Loving [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" id="article-2-a-beginner-s-guide-to-climate-change">Summary</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">This month, we learned about practicing how to recognize greenwashing so we can align with the yama of non-stealing. We should ensure we are clear about the decisions we make. </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><strong>Action to Implement</strong></h3>



<p class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><span style="color: var(--theme-palette-color-4, #0c395e);" class="ugb-highlight">Post your reflections &amp; observations in the comments section below</span> ⬇️ </p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">Personalize&nbsp;<strong>asteya</strong>&nbsp;by entering your action related to avoiding greenwashing on the&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10-E5yZJAqrQeXLQj5PbD5oUK9LZKn376uepyAi4SMs0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Loving Earth Lifestyle Tracker</a></p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>November 2023: </strong> Explore the solutions proposed by the Pioneers for the Planet in the article. Select one solution and conduct research to share your insights with the Pioneers on the Pitch Day event and beyond!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>October 2023:</strong> 💻 Access your latest electricity bill and keep it handy for Oct 22nd!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>September 2023: </strong> 🔍Find a local community farm.<br>🍅 Sign up for a trial of their produce.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>August 2023: </strong> (1) Download the <a href="https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/psguide/">Prthvi Seva guide</a>. (2)  Choose an idea from the guide to try before the workshop</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>July 2023: </strong> Register and join us for the Prthvi Utsava Celebration and spread the word.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>June 2023: </strong> 🏢 In your workplace, join or initiate a “green team” that is committed to reducing emissions and educating people on climate change.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>May 2023: </strong> </p>



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<li class="has-medium-font-size" data-block-type="core">🏪 Make a list of places (local cafes, stores, etc) where plastic use is unavoidable.</li>



<li class="has-medium-font-size" data-block-type="core">📝 Create a plan to reach out to one place to reduce their plastic use.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>April 2023: </strong> 💝 Gather your loved ones and plant native trees and native perennials!. 🌳 Track progress and share pictures with the Community to reach the goal of 1000 trees by Arbor Day! (April 28th).</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>March 2023: </strong> (1) Plant seeds to start a kitchen garden indoor or outdoor. (2) share pictures in the comment section below.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>February 2023:</strong> Research a local environmental group and attend their upcoming meeting</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>January 2023: </strong> 🌍 Create your personal practices for the 6 fundamental virtues</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a>🌱 <strong>December 2022: </strong>✅Do the following:</p>



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<li data-block-type="core">Simplify one closet or one drawer in your home every week. Remove items that have not been used in the last 1 year.</li>



<li data-block-type="core">Dispose of unneeded items in a responsible way.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>November   2022: </strong>✅Make a list of the gifts you usually give during the holidays.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>October 2022: </strong>This month, add 1 or 2 regional plants from the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.xerces.org/publications/plant-lists" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.xerces.org/publications/plant-lists" target="_blank">Xerces Pollinator Conservation website</a> to your landscape!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>September 2022: </strong>This month, review the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.worldgbc.org/how-can-we-make-our-buildings-green" target="_blank">Green Building list</a> &amp; commit to 1 simple and 1 challenging item to implement in your community/center.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>August 2022: </strong>This month, read the Prthvi Seva Guide &amp; commit to at least one practice to make your center/community more sustainable.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>July 2022: </strong>This month, take a closer look at your travel impacts:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🔢 <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://sustainabletravel.org/our-work/carbon-offsets/calculate-footprint/" target="_blank">Estimate the carbon emissions</a> of your mode of travel, lodging, food, and purchases <br>🙋🏻‍♀️ Commit to making one change to reduce your carbon footprint</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>June 2022: </strong>This month, take a closer look and identify your food waste as:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🍌 food prep scraps<br>🍽️ plate waste (unfinished food)<br>🤦🏻‍♀️spoiled or unwanted foo</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>May 2022: </strong>Implement the following actions.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



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<li data-block-type="core">Reduce food Packaging.</li>



<li data-block-type="core">Learn about local and seasonal foods.</li>



<li data-block-type="core">Support a local grower &amp; shop at Farmer&#8217;s Markets.</li>
</ul>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>April 2022: </strong>Sahasra Vrksha Sankalpa &#8211; As a CommUnity, bring your heart and hands to the ground to plant 1000 trees together. Track and share <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/initiatives/plant-one/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>March 2022: </strong>Contribute to the health of our planet and the health of beings by doing the following:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">     <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f5d1/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="🗑" data-recalc-dims="1">Each day take inventory of what goes in the trash.<br>     <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/2753/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="❓" data-recalc-dims="1">Identify the most common item.<br>&nbsp;  <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f4d6/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="📖" data-recalc-dims="1">&nbsp;Find an alternative that eliminates this waste.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



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<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a>🌱 <strong>January 2022: </strong>Identify 3 actions you do that help the environment and 3 actions that harm it</p>
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		<title> March 2025:  Brahmacharya (Non-Indulging)</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summary This month, we learned about practicing brahmacharya (non-indulging) with technology.&#160;Its impact on us and the planet make it imperative to have the right relationship with technology! Action to Implement Post your reflections &#38; observations in the comments section below ⬇️ Personalize&#160;brahmacharya&#160;by entering your action related to technology on the&#160;Loving Earth Lifestyle Tracker 🌱 November [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">This month, we learned about practicing brahmacharya (non-indulging) with technology.&nbsp;Its impact on us and the planet make it imperative to have the right relationship with technology!</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><strong>Action to Implement</strong></h3>



<p class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><span style="color: var(--theme-palette-color-4, #0c395e);" class="ugb-highlight">Post your reflections &amp; observations in the comments section below</span> ⬇️ </p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">Personalize&nbsp;<strong>brahmacharya</strong>&nbsp;by entering your action related to technology on the&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10-E5yZJAqrQeXLQj5PbD5oUK9LZKn376uepyAi4SMs0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Loving Earth Lifestyle Tracker</a></p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>November 2023: </strong> Explore the solutions proposed by the Pioneers for the Planet in the article. Select one solution and conduct research to share your insights with the Pioneers on the Pitch Day event and beyond!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>October 2023:</strong> 💻 Access your latest electricity bill and keep it handy for Oct 22nd!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>September 2023: </strong> 🔍Find a local community farm.<br>🍅 Sign up for a trial of their produce.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>August 2023: </strong> (1) Download the <a href="https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/psguide/">Prthvi Seva guide</a>. (2)  Choose an idea from the guide to try before the workshop</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>July 2023: </strong> Register and join us for the Prthvi Utsava Celebration and spread the word.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>June 2023: </strong> 🏢 In your workplace, join or initiate a “green team” that is committed to reducing emissions and educating people on climate change.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>May 2023: </strong> </p>



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<li class="has-medium-font-size" data-block-type="core">🏪 Make a list of places (local cafes, stores, etc) where plastic use is unavoidable.</li>



<li class="has-medium-font-size" data-block-type="core">📝 Create a plan to reach out to one place to reduce their plastic use.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>April 2023: </strong> 💝 Gather your loved ones and plant native trees and native perennials!. 🌳 Track progress and share pictures with the Community to reach the goal of 1000 trees by Arbor Day! (April 28th).</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>March 2023: </strong> (1) Plant seeds to start a kitchen garden indoor or outdoor. (2) share pictures in the comment section below.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>February 2023:</strong> Research a local environmental group and attend their upcoming meeting</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>January 2023: </strong> 🌍 Create your personal practices for the 6 fundamental virtues</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a>🌱 <strong>December 2022: </strong>✅Do the following:</p>



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<li data-block-type="core">Simplify one closet or one drawer in your home every week. Remove items that have not been used in the last 1 year.</li>



<li data-block-type="core">Dispose of unneeded items in a responsible way.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>November   2022: </strong>✅Make a list of the gifts you usually give during the holidays.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>October 2022: </strong>This month, add 1 or 2 regional plants from the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.xerces.org/publications/plant-lists" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.xerces.org/publications/plant-lists" target="_blank">Xerces Pollinator Conservation website</a> to your landscape!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>September 2022: </strong>This month, review the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.worldgbc.org/how-can-we-make-our-buildings-green" target="_blank">Green Building list</a> &amp; commit to 1 simple and 1 challenging item to implement in your community/center.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>August 2022: </strong>This month, read the Prthvi Seva Guide &amp; commit to at least one practice to make your center/community more sustainable.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>July 2022: </strong>This month, take a closer look at your travel impacts:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🔢 <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://sustainabletravel.org/our-work/carbon-offsets/calculate-footprint/" target="_blank">Estimate the carbon emissions</a> of your mode of travel, lodging, food, and purchases <br>🙋🏻‍♀️ Commit to making one change to reduce your carbon footprint</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>June 2022: </strong>This month, take a closer look and identify your food waste as:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🍌 food prep scraps<br>🍽️ plate waste (unfinished food)<br>🤦🏻‍♀️spoiled or unwanted foo</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>May 2022: </strong>Implement the following actions.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



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<li data-block-type="core">Reduce food Packaging.</li>



<li data-block-type="core">Learn about local and seasonal foods.</li>



<li data-block-type="core">Support a local grower &amp; shop at Farmer&#8217;s Markets.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>April 2022: </strong>Sahasra Vrksha Sankalpa &#8211; As a CommUnity, bring your heart and hands to the ground to plant 1000 trees together. Track and share <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/initiatives/plant-one/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>March 2022: </strong>Contribute to the health of our planet and the health of beings by doing the following:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">     <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f5d1/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="🗑" data-recalc-dims="1">Each day take inventory of what goes in the trash.<br>     <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/2753/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="❓" data-recalc-dims="1">Identify the most common item.<br>&nbsp;  <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f4d6/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="📖" data-recalc-dims="1">&nbsp;Find an alternative that eliminates this waste.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



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<li data-block-type="core">Use the &#8216;Energy Saver&#8217; mode on phones &amp; laptops</li>
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		<title> Feb 2025:  Aparigraha (Non-Possessing)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 23:40:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summary This month, Vivekji&#160;introduced our second yama of the year &#8211; aparigraha, or non-possessing. We learned how to apply this sacred virtue to forgo the convenience&#160;of consumerism in favor of&#160;protecting our planet.&#160;&#160;&#160; ;x Action to Implement Post your reflections &#38; observations in the comments section below ⬇️ Personalize&#160;aparigraha&#160;by entering your action related to buying on [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" id="article-2-a-beginner-s-guide-to-climate-change">Summary</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">This month, Vivekji&nbsp;introduced our second yama of the year &#8212; aparigraha, or non-possessing. We learned how to apply this sacred virtue to forgo the convenience&nbsp;of consumerism in favor of&nbsp;protecting our planet.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><strong>Action to Implement</strong></h3>



<p class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><span style="color: var(--theme-palette-color-4, #0c395e);" class="ugb-highlight">Post your reflections &amp; observations in the comments section below</span> ⬇️ </p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">Personalize&nbsp;<strong>aparigraha</strong>&nbsp;by entering your action related to buying on the&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10-E5yZJAqrQeXLQj5PbD5oUK9LZKn376uepyAi4SMs0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Loving Earth Dedication Sheet</a></p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>November 2023: </strong> Explore the solutions proposed by the Pioneers for the Planet in the article. Select one solution and conduct research to share your insights with the Pioneers on the Pitch Day event and beyond!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>October 2023:</strong> 💻 Access your latest electricity bill and keep it handy for Oct 22nd!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>September 2023: </strong> 🔍Find a local community farm.<br>🍅 Sign up for a trial of their produce.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>August 2023: </strong> (1) Download the <a href="https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/psguide/">Prthvi Seva guide</a>. (2)  Choose an idea from the guide to try before the workshop</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>July 2023: </strong> Register and join us for the Prthvi Utsava Celebration and spread the word.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>June 2023: </strong> 🏢 In your workplace, join or initiate a “green team” that is committed to reducing emissions and educating people on climate change.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>May 2023: </strong> </p>



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<li class="has-medium-font-size" data-block-type="core">🏪 Make a list of places (local cafes, stores, etc) where plastic use is unavoidable.</li>



<li class="has-medium-font-size" data-block-type="core">📝 Create a plan to reach out to one place to reduce their plastic use.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>April 2023: </strong> 💝 Gather your loved ones and plant native trees and native perennials!. 🌳 Track progress and share pictures with the Community to reach the goal of 1000 trees by Arbor Day! (April 28th).</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>March 2023: </strong> (1) Plant seeds to start a kitchen garden indoor or outdoor. (2) share pictures in the comment section below.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>February 2023:</strong> Research a local environmental group and attend their upcoming meeting</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>January 2023: </strong> 🌍 Create your personal practices for the 6 fundamental virtues</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a>🌱 <strong>December 2022: </strong>✅Do the following:</p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>November   2022: </strong>✅Make a list of the gifts you usually give during the holidays.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>October 2022: </strong>This month, add 1 or 2 regional plants from the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.xerces.org/publications/plant-lists" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.xerces.org/publications/plant-lists" target="_blank">Xerces Pollinator Conservation website</a> to your landscape!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>September 2022: </strong>This month, review the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.worldgbc.org/how-can-we-make-our-buildings-green" target="_blank">Green Building list</a> &amp; commit to 1 simple and 1 challenging item to implement in your community/center.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>August 2022: </strong>This month, read the Prthvi Seva Guide &amp; commit to at least one practice to make your center/community more sustainable.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>July 2022: </strong>This month, take a closer look at your travel impacts:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🔢 <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://sustainabletravel.org/our-work/carbon-offsets/calculate-footprint/" target="_blank">Estimate the carbon emissions</a> of your mode of travel, lodging, food, and purchases <br>🙋🏻‍♀️ Commit to making one change to reduce your carbon footprint</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>June 2022: </strong>This month, take a closer look and identify your food waste as:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🍌 food prep scraps<br>🍽️ plate waste (unfinished food)<br>🤦🏻‍♀️spoiled or unwanted foo</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>May 2022: </strong>Implement the following actions.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



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<li data-block-type="core">Learn about local and seasonal foods.</li>



<li data-block-type="core">Support a local grower &amp; shop at Farmer&#8217;s Markets.</li>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>April 2022: </strong>Sahasra Vrksha Sankalpa &#8211; As a CommUnity, bring your heart and hands to the ground to plant 1000 trees together. Track and share <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/initiatives/plant-one/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">🌱 <strong>March 2022: </strong>Contribute to the health of our planet and the health of beings by doing the following:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core">     <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f5d1/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="🗑" data-recalc-dims="1">Each day take inventory of what goes in the trash.<br>     <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/2753/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="❓" data-recalc-dims="1">Identify the most common item.<br>&nbsp;  <img decoding="async" style="width: 35px;" src="https://i0.wp.com/fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f4d6/72.png?w=1150&#038;ssl=1" alt="📖" data-recalc-dims="1">&nbsp;Find an alternative that eliminates this waste.<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a></p>



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<p class="has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph" data-block-type="core"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%F0%9F%8C%B1+emoji+mean?&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvIefrxnHDcP-4jukSAG01XTPiB16Q:1640907164739&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=NibqMdRRthK_VM%252CZNwDN05WvbeVCM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kQjwh57JudRB0Krykyxq5W_n45Z_w&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG-qbF14z1AhXVnWoFHXrnD8kQ9QF6BAgOEAE#imgrc=NibqMdRRthK_VM"></a>🌱 <strong>January 2022: </strong>Identify 3 actions you do that help the environment and 3 actions that harm it</p>
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