This week, we are having conversations.

Some of our fearless leaders are gathering in Paris to talk about balancing financial growth with human conservation while others are begging to continue making our 20th century mistakes in the name of economic progress.

The language of choice includes gentle words like climate change and emissions and sustainable development in lieu of more descriptive and perhaps more accurate terms like pollution and waste and greed.

Tune in to Listen Paris 2015 next weekend and unite with fellow lovers of our little blue planet devoting their music to 100% a renewable future.

At least people are talking and while social media is buzzing about the talks, awareness is growing about the issues we face with our 21st century choices.

Last week, Hong Kong chose incineration in favor of separation because we have yet to put a value on oil in the form of plastic. Ours is an addiction to a single-use, single-serving lifestyle designed to boost productivity by saving time and it is backed by the popular excuse we never have enough of it. Even healthy products are wrapped in tiny non-recyclable packaging in order to appear more affordable those who cannot afford the price and convenient for those who are simply too busy being busy — and do not get me started on that shrink-wrapped piece of fruit with the plastic label glued onto it …

As we move into the season of consumption in the name of celebration, I started my first-ever Advent Calendar to remind us of our shared values and I invite you to make time to join a casual gathering later this month where we will have conversations about Conscious Celebrations. Our Natural Holiday Guide will be ready in a few weeks with tips and tricks for a happy holiday that doesn’t cost the earth.

The December calendar is already filling with natural options. ReDress Asia is making our job easier with their Hong Kong Sustainable Shopping Guide for eco-fashionistas. Holiday gift markets popping up everywhere are popular with our members who will be on hand selling local, organic, handmade, healthy, social products for everyone on your list — even if you don’t have a list.

When the fear-based, time-limited, don’t-miss-out, secure-your-love marketing messages start getting a little too much, remember there are lots of options to slow down, take a breath and connect with what is really important. The phone is always on and friends are close at hand even then they are far away. We all live by the same clock and calendar and there is always more than enough time for a familiar voice, a friendly face and quiet conversation with a trusted friend.

Enjoy some time for reflection, count the blessings that filled a year not yet finished and prepare to begin our new year fresh.

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A Conscious Celebration

Join us for a casual evening gathering in Central on Dec 17

The season is upon us. We have begun accepting party invitations, making shopping lists and preparing to host family and friends in celebration of our love and connection. Many travel plans were arranged many months ago and many more are in the works. We invite you to consider some options that will add value to every choice you make as we wind up another year and make preparations for the next. With the a growing awareness of the positive contribution we can make with every purchase we make, we will host heartbeat members who will share their wealth of experience and knowledge about what goes into preparing for a conscious holiday. Gain insights, tips and practical ideas for celebrations that last a lifetime.

DETAILS : A Conscious Celebration
RSVP : events@heartbeat.com.hk | TEL : +852 6628 6153 – Kinzie

The Art of Ayurveda

Learn to cook and eat for wellness

Cooking and sharing from the heart, Lakshmi Harilela will teach Ayurvedic constitution (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and provide an analysis of your individual body type in this morning workshop at SpiceBox Organics where you will learn the fundamentals of cooking for each dosha and you you can use spices to antidote the doshic effect. Participants will receive a special discount from SpiceBox Organics on purchases made on the day. Ayurveda is an ancient medical practice uniting physical and mental with personality to where doctors promote wellness with an emphasis on balance and a personalized program of exercise, yoga, meditation and diet arising from an awareness of our own natural cycles. The workshop will be held on Saturday 5 December 10:30am-12:30pm and tickets are HK$350.

QUICK LINK : The Art of Ayurveda
RSVP : SpiceBox Organics | T: +852 2559 9887 | E: info@spiceboxorganics.com

Ecomythic Psychodrama

Authentic Self, Community and Nature

What timeless myths speak to our cross-cultural adventure? What does it mean to be truly responsible in our social and ecological communities? What can we learn from ancient peoples and wild places and add value to contemporary lives? Join an intimate group of explorers in a supportive atmosphere of commitment to your well being and your evolution as a conscious individual. Feel more at home in your body, in your community and on your planet. Ecomythic Psychodrama is a new pathway to deepening our connections to authentic self, community and nature. Participants engage in creative action in an intimate group setting where knowledge and awareness are expanded through the vitality of the psychodrama process. Playback Theatre adds value in enhancing and deepening the workshop experience through open social dialogue and exchange. Advance booking until Dec 31.

QUICK LINK : Ecomythic Psychodrama
BOOKING : ecomythic-psychodrama-hk.eventbrite.co.uk
CONTACT : Veronica Needa

Personal Membership

Clean, green, inspired, sustainable, organic benefits … naturally

HK heartbeat is Hong Kong’s first and only natural living community sharing fresh content and local connections since 2001. Our vibrant personal and business network has hundreds of active members making conscious everyday choices and sharing with their friends. Times have changed since we started and it is getting even easier because now we are connected on social media. Discover clean, green, healthy products, services and programs. Get fresh weekly and stay in touch with what’s new and what’s on. Get a little help from the Natural Concierge to find what you’re looking for. Enjoy private offers from our business members and join us at tastings and talks and workshops where you will meet people who share your interest in all things natural.

QUICK LINK : Personal Membership
CONTACT : Kinzie
TEL : +852 6628 6253
EMAIL : getfresh@heartbeat.com.hk

Events in Hong Kong this month

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Coming up

Jan 7-10 FarmFest 2016
Jan 16-17 Children’s Yoga Teacher Training
Jan 29-30 Authentic Self, Community and Nature
Jan 21-22 Women In Leadership
Jan 23 Reiki Level 1 Workshop | Luxe Nova Lifestyle Studio

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Fresh directory listings

Our Natural Concierge is here to help you find what you’re looking for.

SoHolistic Centre – Mind, body and spirit healing centre
Michael Chan – Meditative pattern painting to increase concentration, creativity and satisfaction
Philopsychy Press – A philosophical and/or psychological approach to increasing self-awareness
Oriental Health – Chinese medicine, lifestyle products, diet, herbal, acupuncture
CS Vegan – Non-profit vegan buffet; Chinese cuisine
Ice’N’Lean – Protein ice cream made from organic and grassfed whey protein
Lynne Ballet School – Ballet classes from beginner; Pilates based exercise class; adult classes
Wendy Lam – Integrated clinical therapy practice for adults, children, couples and families

Fresh content and connections for conscious everyday choices

Hong Kong’s first natural network has connected thousands of individuals, businesses and organizations since we launched in 2001, sharing fresh content and authentic connections for clean, green, healthy living products, services and programs. With everything from acupuncture to zero-waste solutions, our members have everything you’re looking for — even when you’re not sure what you’re looking for — chemical-free health and beauty, lifestyle services, whole food, sustainable fashion, eco-style, green gadgets and more … naturally.

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