do the 40 hour famine

I just completed the 40 hours without speaking. It wasn’t quite as difficult as I expected, even though I still saw my family and friends. Over the next couple of weeks I’ll be collecting the final donations and finalizing everything. The six of us raised at least $1000 though it could be more.

I’ve signed up as a group leader of six at work to do the 40 Hour Famine this year. Our collective target is $600. Some are going without food, others without certain technology or their phone. I’ve handed out donation booklets and spread the word, and will soon start collecting donation pledges.

I hope to go 40 hours without speaking, which will prepare me a little for the meditation retreat I’d like to take. I have to make sure this is feasible first given my current living arrangements, if that fails I’ll go without the bulk of modern appliances (computer, phones, TV, car, heating). I could also go without cooking technology but I may not be able to avoid electricity consumed in the house.