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picked up lot of cans, and plastics near the water body close of my work place, I did it 2 weeks in a row. Being part of AWE helped me to be intentional in the clean up effort. I would try to do continue to serve mother earth who has given and giving so much. I am truly grateful for the guidance from Vivekji and loved being part of wonderful community.

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I am seeing less and less trash along shorelines! Hopeful ☺️

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Spotting trash while kayaking today!

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We picked up a lot of single use plastic, food packaging of processes food items, floss sticks, and cigarette butts near a waterway near a street.

First time ever felt that we as humans can undo our own littering, if we set the Shiva Sankalpa. It's that simple!

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We tried picking up a boat tire on a Hudson Canal way, but it was too heavy and so dug into the soil. We kept reminding ourselves the intention and effort made matters.

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I joined a small group to clean a local river, and it was inspiring to be around people who genuinely cared about the environment. They participated not because they were asked to, but because it mattered to them. Being in the water and surrounded by nature was freeing and joyful, and by the end, we felt proud of what we accomplished. It wasn’t about recognition—it was just about doing something good for the Earth.

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19 yatris dedicated 1 hour of their time during the Chinmaya Inspiration Yatra XX cleaning up a local waterway. That's 19 hours of collective effort--talk about making waves!

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It was a satisfying experience walking and cleaning along a trail by the creek. Inspired my husband as well!

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On the occasion of Pujya Swami Chinmayananda's Mahasamadhi Aradhana Day, I was reflecting on this quote - "We can, We must".

Fasting for Efforts for AWE has made me consciously practice Tapa by reducing my food intake and indulging less.

If we are determined, we surely 'can'. We 'must' - to try and experience what our Sadgurus have shared and to take us one step ahead in our journey towards independent joy.

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i am skipping on meal on Thrusdays. Kiddos are not eating proceessed/packaged food on Thursdays and we are awe-somely cheerful about it. Grateful for this effort. - Juie

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Tapa is one of the hardest discipline to practice, Vivekji emphasizes it heavily in the Yogasutras 🕉️ in Meaningful Mornings! Vivekji focuses on self discipline and pushing beyond comfort zone. By engaging in fasting every week, I am intentionally reducing my body demands and sensory cravings, especially attachment to food.

This weekly practice is helping me to let go of dependency on my body and turn inward with clarity.  Gratitude to the opportunity and feel happy to be part of this community🙏

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Today is my first Thursday fast after registering for AWE.

Today I fasted with tea and fruits. I feel good being apart of this community fast. I will continue to do the Thursday fast. This weekend I’m planning to go litter picking near a lake area with family.

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There is an overflow catch in our community and during my walk I carried a trash bag to try and clean up!

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AWE is an awesome effort that helps make reflection a part of the day. Have been skipping dinner on Thursdays and using that time for Seva!

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I ate only fruits during the day and kept dinner light. At first, I felt a bit hungry, but gradually I became more energized and alert. I’ve realized that natural food fuels me better than I expected.

This is my second week, and I’m beginning to see how powerful our food choices can be. Choosing what we eat is one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce our carbon footprint. I’m truly grateful for all the guidance and inspiration from the Loving Earth team🫶🙏

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I fasted with fruits and a light dinner. It made me realize how much we often consume without thinking. It helped me slow down, reset my body and mind, and I felt more energetic. It’s a small step, but it felt meaningful. Grateful for the opportunity🙏

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Hari Om, we are truly blessed to have Vivekji’s guidance with the practical and profound. The Guru Purnima day started with the full devotion bhava courtesy of meaningful mornings. Work then moved my mind away from there and lunch wasn’t quite a fast. Seeing everyone’s efforts in WhatsApp, I decided better late than never. Foregoing a meal and having fruit and water for the rest of the day was the best decision ever! Feeling lighter already and with the beckoning of the amazing outdoors, biking seemed like a natural choice! When I got back home after an hour I freshened up and felt the lightness of my mind. I felt the draw of the gurus and started praying to our lineage of our Gurus and finished up with the Paduka puja of our beloved Gurudev. Even though it was 10 pm by then, I couldn’t sleep with all the positive energy I was feeling! It took me 5 different tries and 3 different room to finally fall asleep at 2 am. I seek Vivekji’s blessings for all of us to continue this practice of fasting and plan to start earlier next Thursday 😊 Hari Om

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Efforts for AWE gives me an opportunity to live more mindfully and in harmony with our Mother Prithvi, whose love is unconditional for us. It reminds me to stay aware, be grateful and live with intention.

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Fasting by eating one meal a day and complete fasting on Ekadashi helps lighten the body and eventually the mind.

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On the auspicious occasion of Gurupurnima, I will fast in gratitude for the guidance of the Guru Parampara, including Acharya Vivekji, whose daily guidance through Meaningful Morning (for the last 5 years) and the Highest Vocation, has made Seeking for and feeling Divinity a natural part of our daily Lives. Krtagjnata🙏🏾

🕉Shree Chinmaya sadgurave namaha🙏🏾

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Efforts for AWE is an opportunity for me to show my love for our Mother and care for Her!