Today is Earth Day! We only have this one Earth and we are asked to treat it lovingly. It nourishes us and gives us beautiful places to live. That is why it does not deserve to be trampled on and littered with rubbish.

Earth Day organisers are calling for action to benefit the Earth: Clean up, reduce litter, improve the climate by planting trees and avoiding unnecessary travel. There are no limits to your own imagination for activities.

The classical Ayurvedic texts also deal with the state of society and the environment. They emphasise the responsibility of the individual for the state of our earth. And they warn against neglecting the earth.

Our recommendation: use today to consider what good you can do for Mother Earth. Here are a few examples:

• Regular meditation (TM) to improve harmony and order. Meditation in groups enhances this effect.
• Refraining from travelling and unnecessary energy consumption
• Environmentally friendly disposal of waste in the personal sphere and at the workplace.
• Urging government and leaders to conserve energy resources and support the research and use of solar energy.
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Make a statement today that shows how important our Earth is to you!