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GreenFriends UK
Gardening Corner: October 2011
Make a Green Pledge at Amma's London Visit
Last year, Amma's visit saw the launch of a new initiative on the GreenFriends UK stall. Visitors to the stall were invited to make a green pledge for the coming year, ranging from something simple such as 'turn lights off more at home', to a bigger commitment such as 'Attend A GreenFriends Event'. The pledges were written on paper leaves which were the attached to a 'Green Pledge Tree'.
The Tree was presented to Amma during Devi Bhava Darshan. As we handed the tree to her, it was a very special experience. She read some of the leaves, and for a few moments looked very moved. It was as though she was expressing deep sadness and compassion for the way Mother Nature is treated by mankind. She then kissed the branches tenderly and returned the tree to us. We felt so blessed to have witnessed Mother's response.
This year we intend to repeat this and hope that many people will take the opportunity to make a green pledge. Here are a few simple ideas that you may feel you could take on: Plant and care for a tulasi (basil) plant; Practise meditation in Nature regularly; Plant seedlings/trees regularly; Buy a newspaper once a week instead of daily.
For more ideas check out the Green Living Tips at www.greenfriends.org.uk. We look forward to seeing you at the GreenFriends UK Stall in November, where there will be a whole range of other exciting Green activities for you to participate in during the visit! - Jane O'Byrne
For GreenFriends events in the UK Click Here for events for everyone and here for Youth events.
To read more about GreenFriends click here
