This week, we are connecting.
Given what’s happening on our social media feeds right now, one would be forgiven for believing that an election has more impact than an earthquake.
In both cases, we are seeing people rally together.
We support each other when we connect with each other. When we look at another and feel the connection, we are moved by what we see. When the contact is authentic and sustained, we recognize our self in the other.
Everything is connected.
Although we can sustain it, this kind of bond cannot be established with the other during remote communication. It is easy to hide behind the keyboard, especially when we have chosen to not own the exchange with our real name. We can say what we think others want to hear or we can express a popular view or we can be provocative to get attention or we can share something already trending so we feel like we are part of the conversation.
We may (or not) be consciously aware that our words are not aligned with our actions, but we choose to fit in rather than stand out and face the risk of being mocked or ridiculed or even bullied.
We have seen that when many people say the popular thing but follow their own heart in their actions, the results are remarkable.
Promises are real and character is seen in actions. Witness the ongoing local cleanups, where volunteers give up their down time collecting waste that can be hazardous. Hear the words of Dr Jane Goodall who visited Hong Kong again last week to share her wisdom and hope for humanity. Feel the love shared by individual volunteers gathering in community to help the homeless. Taste the success of individuals who move through their fears and step into the life of a holistic entrepreneur.
Life in the bubble can be filled with darkness but light creeps in when we recognize we are choosing the bubble.
You can choose to meet some of our local heroes who choose sustainable progress when we gather on Thursday for 10 Years of Green Drinks with 10 Speakers. We will look back at where we were in 2006 compared to where we are today. We’ve come a long way.
Be inspired by the simple truth of physics — negative energy cannot exist without its equal and opposite in positive.
Where do you turn for connection?
Naturally,
Founder & Publisher
www.heartbeat.com.hk
natural life in the fast lane
Everything is connected.
Listen to your own heartbeat.
“When you connect with a cause, it’s like falling in love.” Debra Winger
Events in our community this week
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14 (11:30am-1pm) Realizing a Sustainable Future | Asia Society HK | details
14-15 Sustainable Cosmetics Summit | Organic Monitor | details
16 (6-9pm) 21st Century Learners | Kalli Marketing Consultancy | details
16 (7-8pm) Homeopathy for Emotional Wellness | IMI – Integrated Medicine Institute | details
16 (7-9pm) One Love Debut Concert | Red Doors Studio | details
17 (5pm) Natural Beaujolais Nouveau 2016 Party | La Cabane Wine Cellar & Bistro | details
17 (6:30-8pm) Can Humanity Leave War Behind Us? | Asia Society HK | details
17 (6:30-9:30pm) Before My Baby | Alive Wellness | details
17 (7-8:30pm) 10 Years of Green Drinks | Green Drinks | details
17 (7-8:30pm) Talk on Yoga and Meditation from an NFL Linebacker | The Yoga Room | details
17 (7-8:30pm) Reboot and Rebalance | Red Doors Studio | details
17 (7:30-9pm) Nature’s Gift – DIY Workshop | Liberty Asia | details
18 (11am-3pm) Deepen Your Intuition | Sommer Life | details
18 (1-2pm) Journaling Workshop | Little Alchemy | details
18 (6:30-9:30pm) Focus On Our Seas Fundraiser | Plastic Free Seas | details
18 (7:30-9:30pm) Freedom Through Yoga & Meditation | The Yoga Room | details
19-28 (9am-12pm) Living Yoga Therapy Foundational Training | Yoga Therapy | details
19 (9:30am-3:30pm) Pranayama – Breathing for Power & Calm | Love Life HK | details
19 (10am-12:30pm) Thyroid Health Seminar | SOL Wellness | details
19 (11am-4pm) Hong Kong Herbival | Green Living Education Foundation | details
19 (1-3pm) emBODYment | The Yoga Room | details
19 (2:30-3:30pm) Natural Bath Bomb Workshop | Playground | details
19 (3:30-6pm) Embrace Your Greatness Potential | The Yoga Room | details
19 (4-6pm) Special Afternoon Tea | Meat Free Hong Kong | details
19 (6-9pm) Understanding and Guiding Children’s Behavior | Kalli Marketing Consultancy | details
19 Art Retreat for Moms and Daughters | Wild at Art | details
20 (9:30am-3:30pm) Pain Free Yoga | Love Life HK | details
20 (9:30-11:30am) Coastal Clean-Up | HK’s Cleanup Crew | details
20 (1:30-4pm) Practice Becomes Habit. Habits Become Lifestyle. | The Yoga Room | details
20 Team Canada Beach Clean Up | CanChamHK | details
21 (6:30-9:30pm) Release Neck and Shoulder Tension | Tian Yan Nei Gong Centre | details
Coming up
Dec 2 Community Caroling
Dec 3 Plasmatic
Dec 3-4 Treasure Island 20th Anniversary Luau
Dec 10 Fish for Trash
Dec 17 The Great Big Clothing Drive
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