Let’s start with caring
My heart truly hurts for our friends outside. The amount of pain and struggles they face each and every day is so heartbreaking. I know empathy is such (more…)
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Homeless in Hong Kong
“The more people who know about this situation will result in more people caring and it’s so important that we open up more eyes to the struggles of our neighbours.” Jeff Rotmeyer, Founder, ImpactHK
How many homeless people are there in HK? This is a question we are asked so many times. In order to answer this question, we must first understand (more…)
Managing mental health
Care for our mind. During the COVID-19 outbreak, it is normal to feel anxious when we are faced with uncertain situations as well as trying to adapt to (more…)
Disease v Epidemic
We remain vigilant but cautiously optimistic.
by OtandP Healthcare Education and information are key factors in the management of infectious disease. The distinction between the disease and the epidemic is key. During SARS we (more…)
Sale
By Shvietta Sethi Today as I look back, I feel a sense of nostalgia for the good old days. The simplicity and the slowness of those days had an endearing quality that we seem to miss in this hyper fast and super connected world.
By Shvietta Sethi I remember speaking with a friend in the late 80’s in my home town of Delhi when 2020 seemed so far away. We wondered what (more…)
Are You Okay?
“I pledge to ask #HowOkayAreYou and join Mind HK’s movement to confront the stigma surrounding mental health by having honest conversations about the way I feel and asking you how you feel.”
It’s time to break the stigma and talking about mental health is the key. We’re here to make it easier. Are You Okay? Flip the script on an (more…)
An overview of wellness
By Dr. Anthony Perillo — Wellness involves a delicate balance between one’s physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and social health; or, an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence.
What is wellness? By Dr. Anthony Perillo Wellness involves a delicate balance between one’s physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual and social health; or an active process of becoming aware (more…)
Buzzwords
If you want to help reduce your waste here are some tips.
By Gary Stokes, OceansAsia Organic. Sustainable. Compostable. Biodegradable. Earth-friendly. Eco. Green. Zero Waste This week, I have heard a lot of mentions about Zero Waste, largely in part (more…)
Here’s why we support Child Welfare Scheme
Meet the founder of Child Welfare Scheme and hear his reasons for dedicating so much time and energy to child-friendly school projects in Nepal. We are proud of Douglas (more…)
GIFT for tomorrow
“The suggestion that we can have everything — both encouraging ever-growing material wealth and maintaining a healthy natural environment — is, as the evidence makes clear, impossible and (more…)
Setting Intentions
New beginnings are the perfect time for setting intentions. Here is a simple and effective exercise you can complete on New Years Day or the full moon or (more…)
Second Hand Surprises and Timeless Treasures
Few things say east-meets-west like a Hong Kong second-hand shop. Whatever we’re calling it these days — used, pre-owned, nearly-new, pre-loved — the transient nature of our world (more…)
Love and Peace in Hong Kong
I am falling in love with Hong Kong all over again. While broadcasters continue to show dark, dramatic images, I have become obsessed with uncovering many human moments (more…)
Asia’s World City of Waste
No significant budget has been allocated for waste reduction or sorting.
In a city where health-related pollution issues are just hitting the mainstream agenda, we might want to take another look at the decision to spend HK18 billion to (more…)
To the Philippines with love from HK
In Hong Kong, we know typhoons but we don’t know Yolanda.
Many of our friends and families are severely affected. We found a few ways to support our neighbors in need. Donate or deposit – the choice is yours …
Direct Donations
The following freight forwarding companies are collecting goods which will be sent directly to charitable institutions, including the Philippine Red Cross, GMA Kapuso Foundation and ABS-CBN Foundation.
AFreight regional head Susan Lozano says items needed are canned and other ready- to-eat food and drinking water … “Let’s not send them used clothing because these would only delay the shipments.”
Deskercise
We all know all the excuses because we all use them all the time … It’s raining. It’s too hot. It’s too smoggy. I’ve got a conference call. (more…)
Fascia
Go below the surface of pain Persistent back pain, neck pain or joint pain could mean your fascia is stuck. Fascia is a widespread elastic tissue that connects (more…)
Bridge to Nowhere
The bridge is part of a new infrastructure project that includes a Tung Chung new town extension, HK-Shenzhen Express Rail and a logistics centre passing by but not (more…)
Conception and (In)fertility
The Vitality Centre invited a panel of speakers to share their experiences on this complex topic. Dr. Brian Walker, a medical practitioner, explained how the process of successful (more…)
The benefits of meditation
Healing Through Feeling and Awareness by Mark T Harris — Conscious Choice, May 1998 “If the earth were your body, you would be able to feel the many (more…)