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Naveen Thilak

Community Team

"To inspire innovation, challenge limits, and create impactful solutions for the future."

Naveen 's points

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  • 105 THIS WEEK
  • 290 TOTAL

participant impact

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    65
    minutes
    being mindful
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    61
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
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    4.0
    community events
    hosted or attended
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    2.0
    ideas and resources
    shared
  • UP TO
    127
    minutes
    spent learning

Naveen 's actions

Take the Pre-Survey

Take the Pre-Event Survey

I’ll take a short pre-survey to share what motivated me to join — and earn 15 points! (If I already took the survey by email, I’ll just mark this action complete to get my points.)

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What is resilience?

Share a Resilience Story

Stories connect and inspire us. I will share 1 resilience stories—either from my life, my community, or from a leader or culture I admire—through conversations, social media, or the event feed to help others see resilience in action.

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What is resilience?

Reflect on My Own Resilience

Resilience is personal and collective. I will reflect on a time when I adapted to change in my own life, writing down what helped me and what I learned from the experience.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Personal

Meditate

Meditation helps build resilience and clarity. I will spend 10 minutes each day to meditate or create a moment of silence each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 14
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Action Track

Participate in a Habitat Restoration Project

Healthy habitats support resilient wildlife populations. I will join 1 restoration efforts, such as planting native plants, cleaning a natural area, or repairing trails to protect biodiversity.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

What is resilience?

Learn About Ordinary Magic

Resilience is an everyday magic in all of us. I will spend 10 minutes learning about resilience and psychologist Ann Masten’s concept of “ordinary magic,” which shows how people adapt and thrive through small, daily strengths.

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What is resilience?

Learn About Ecological Resilience

Resilience is part of how nature works. I will spend 10 minutes learning about ecological resilience—how ecosystems adapt to disturbances and renew themselves through cycles of growth and renewal.

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Personal

Enjoy Fruits and Veggies

Eating a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables is a simple way to boost our personal health and support a more resilient food system. I will prepare and enjoy 1 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track

Take Part in a Community Beautification Project

Working together builds resilience and pride in the places we care about. I will participate in 1 community projects such as a cleanup or local beautification project that strengthens connections and shared purpose.

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LEARN ABOUT DONALDSON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Being prepared can save lives during emergency situations. I will tour my Donaldson facility to identify where the AED/Emergency Kits are located.

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Work and Organizations

Energy Efficiency in Action at Donaldson

Reducing energy use is the foundation of Donaldson’s decarbonization strategy. I will watch the video on this link to learn about energy efficiency opportunities and examples across our sites and submit a reflection through the reflection form in the Sharepoint link

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Participant Feed


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    Naveen Thilak 4/14/2026 2:57 AM
    • Community Builder 🤝
    Today I skipped plastic bottles, carried my own water, for walking. small steps toward reducing waste and protecting our environment daily.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal
    Were you able to easily locate the nearest AED/Emergency Kit at the Donaldson facility where you work?

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    Naveen Thilak 4/14/2026 2:56 AM
    • Community Builder 🤝
    I was able to locate the nearest kit without much difficulty
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    What is resilience?
    What story did you share, and how did it feel to share it? Did telling or hearing resilience stories shift how you think about strength and adaptability?

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    Naveen Thilak 4/14/2026 2:54 AM
    • Community Builder 🤝
    I shared a challenging experience; it felt relieving. Hearing others stories showed me resilience comes from consistency, patience and adapting over time.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    What is resilience?
    What examples of resilience in ecosystems did you learn about? How do these cycles of renewal change the way you see nature around you?

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    Naveen Thilak 4/13/2026 5:43 AM
    • Community Builder 🤝
    Ecosystems recover through cycles, showing nature’s resilience and renewal
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    What is resilience?
    What stood out to you about the idea of “ordinary magic”? How can one use a small, everyday strength to better handle a challenge this week?

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    Naveen Thilak 4/13/2026 5:42 AM
    • Community Builder 🤝
    It reminds me that I don’t need something extraordinary to overcome challenges.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    What is resilience?
    What personal strengths or supports helped you adapt to a past challenge? How might those same strengths help you in the future?

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    Naveen Thilak 4/13/2026 5:42 AM
    • Community Builder 🤝
    Make better decisions and maintain balance in both personal and professional life.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal
    How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet? What fruits or vegetables did you try this week, and which was your favorite?

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    Naveen Thilak 4/13/2026 5:41 AM
    • Community Builder 🤝
    This week I tried a mix of fruits and vegetables
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal
    What did you notice about your thoughts or emotions during or after meditation? How might mindfulness or calmness support your well-being day to day?

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    Naveen Thilak 4/12/2026 9:39 AM
    • Community Builder 🤝
    Mindfulness and calmness can support my daily well-being by helping me manage stress, improve focus, and respond to situations more thoughtfully rather than reacting impulsively. It also allows me to stay present, make better decisions, and maintain a balanced emotional state throughout the day.

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    Naveen Thilak 4/12/2026 9:38 AM
    • Community Builder 🤝
    This journey is not just about individual efforts but about building a collective mindset for sustainability. Looking forward to continuing these habits and inspiring others to do the same.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track
    What community activity did you join, and how did it make you feel connected to others? How do projects like this strengthen your community over time?

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    Naveen Thilak 4/12/2026 9:37 AM
    • Community Builder 🤝
    This experience reminded me that taking responsibility for our surroundings not only improves the environment but also builds a sense of belonging and unity.