This week, we close a chapter and open the next.
We are looking back on our ups and downs, highs and lows, releasing hurts, building on failures, letting go of what we no longer need and moving forward with only what serves us. Life’s lessons build on each other and during these last few days of the year, we take stock of our accomplishments and celebrate our achievements this year in preparation for the next.
As the sun sets on 2015, I would like to take a moment to thank our business members who join us in promoting conscious everyday choices. I also want to express my deep appreciation for our vibrant volunteers and community organizations who devote precious time and energy, improving Hong Kong life for all of us.
Over the past 12 months, we noticed once again the increasing rate of change. We have more new businesses than ever before offering products and services and making it even easier for us to choose natural options. With new events every month, I simplified the calendar design with more event listings to raise awareness about local initiatives and introduce the people behind them. New online features highlight current issues and introduce local neighborhoods. Only one mini-guide was released with plans to make Fresh HK regular in the coming months as I prepare to publish the first retail edition of Natural Hong Kong — the heartbeat directory.
Some of you may be aware that, in addition to my consulting services, I publish heartbeat independently, combining my writing, photography, design, business, sales and networking skills with decades of experience in media, marketing and communications to deliver authentic content, taking a straightforward, no-pressure, zero-hype approach so you can make your own choices. I learn new code as required and continually research new connections, keeping in touch with your favorite sharing platforms to encourage our growing network to collaborate for positive change.
My intentions with heartbeat remain the same as when I published the first email newsletter in 2001 — provide opportunities for anyone who is interested to make conscious choices, select less processed, protect our environment, conserve our culture and meet people who share our values.
I will continue growing heartbeat as long you are here.
Are you ready for an intentional 2016?
Naturally,
Founder & Publisher
www.heartbeat.com.hk
natural life in the fast lane
Listen to your own heartbeat.
“I am sure of nothing so little as my own intentions.” Lord Byron
Meet our Business Members
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Events in Hong Kong this week
Featured event listings include a link to details – submit your event
Dec 28 (7-9:30pm) Year-end Meditation and Social | HK Insight Meditation Society
Dec 30 (11:30am-2:30pm) Middle Eastern Vegetarian Lunch | Olive Leaf
Dec 31 (7:30-9:30pm) Dinner at Vegelink | Meat Free Hong Kong
Jan 3 (7-10pm) Osho Zen Cards Evening (Cantonese) | Greenwoods Raw Café
Jan 6 (10am-2pm) Angel Card Reading | The Healing Centre of Hong Kong
Jan 6 (6:30-8pm) Goddess Ritual for the New Year | Michelle Harris
Jan 7-10 (10am-10pm) FarmFest 2016 | contact organizer
Jan 8 (4:45-5:25pm) Unlock Your Child’s Potential | Michelle Harris
Coming up
Jan 11 (6-8pm) Miao Xia: Community Kitchen Opening
Jan 11-23 Global Leaders Program
Jan 14 Social Return on Investment Training
Jan 14 & 28 (6-8:30pm) 2016 Vision Board
Jan 21-22 (9am-5pm) Women In Leadership
Jan 29-30 (9:30am-5:30pm) Authentic Self, Community and Nature
Jan 31 (9:30am-5:30pm) TarotDrama Workshop
- Submit your event by Friday for next Tuesday’s newsletter
- Join as a personal member to get your weekly update by email
Mindful Wing Chun
Give the gift of inner strength and a stress free life
More than an outstanding self defense system, Wing Chun helps balance the body and mind, cultivating mindfulness and deep relaxation for improved relaxation, posture and movements and release of mental, physical tension, allowing the philosophy and practicality of Kung Fu to be applied in all aspects of life. Find out more about this practice of mind, body and movement in this recent SCMP article. With classes for all ages in the heart of Hong Kong, the art of Chinese Kung Fu is a perfect gift for anyone on your list. We are located at On Lan Centre, 11-15 On Lan Street in Central.
MEMBER : Mindful Wing Chun
WEBSITE : mindfulwingchun.com.hk
TEL : +852 6620 7050
EMAIL : info at mindfulwingchun.com.hk 
Celebrate the holidays with SpiceBox Organics
Earth-conscious gift ideas and Christmas recipes with all the ingredients
We have all of your holiday pantry needs and gifts for family and friends. The festive season is a time for warming, family meals. Fulfil all your desires to eat well without consuming your body weight in rich foods that aren’t good for your body or the planet. Follow our recipes to create dishes everyone will love with plant-based, nutrient-dense foods. Select beautiful gifts like our teas and coffees, kitchen accessories or bath and body care products that don’t cost the earth. Shop online or at our stores. We make all your decisions easy with our custom holiday gift baskets.
QUICK LINK : SpiceBox Organics
WEBSITE : spiceboxorganics.com
TEL : +852 2568 2728
EMAIL : info at spiceboxorganics.com
ORDER NOW : custom holiday hampers
Festive artisanal foods from La Cabane
Happy holiday offers from HK’s natural wine cellar and bistro
La Cabane is ready to help you prepare for the festive season. We have a unique focus on natural wines with a difference and artisanal gourmet cheese imported fortnightly from our small producers in Paris. Our large, curated range of natural and biodynamic low sulfite wines is like no other in Hong Kong. We compliment our collection with a wide selection of of artisan olive oils, vinegars, juices and traditional French foods at The Wine Cellar delicatessen. Share our passion this season with these special offers for champagnes, wines and cheeses for our festive gatherings.
MEMBER : La Cabane
WEBSITE : lacabane.hk
TEL : +852 2517 0186
EMAIL : info at lacabane.hk
ORDER : Artisanal cheese, champagne and sweet wines
Premium festive fare from meatmarket.hk
Everything you need to prepare your holiday feast for family and friends
Prepare your festive feast with premium festive fare – hormone free Australian turkey, singles smoked half leg hams and beautiful Christmas cherries from Tasmania. Our butcher service delivers quality meats at a fair price from a trusted source with a focus on grass fed, free range and organic meats from around the world. Chilled at source in Australia and delivered fresh to your door, same day delivery is available for HK Island and most of Kowloon and next day delivery for New Territories. We also have the veggies you need to make your roast potatoes, honeyed parsnips and orange carrots.
MEMBER : meatmarket.hk
WEBSITE : meatmarket.hk
TEL : +852 8135 1394
EMAIL : customer-service@meatmarket.hk
Eco-chic fashion guide
Sustainable shopping in Hong Kong
With consumption comes a lot waste. The volume of household waste in the US increases 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Whether you’re buying gifts or putting together a new look for your holiday gathering, here is an easy way to make your trip easier. Save time. Save energy. Save waste. Our Hong Kong Sustainable Shopping Guide is the result of community support to find favorite places to find sustainable options. We created sustainable shopping guides for various cities that highlight the explosion of low impact alternatives from organic, up-cycled to secondhand. Let’s celebrate consciously this season.
MEMBER : Redress Asia
WEBSITE : redress.com.hk
Fair Trade Goodness
Our products are good for you and good for humanity
With the holiday season upon us, thoughts turn to supporting others. We’re here with ideas for fair trade gifts with a conscience. Choose lacquer ware plates from Vietnam, handmade wooden alphabet letters from Sri Lanka, hand-carved olive wood lemon juicer from Bethlehem, handmade silver cuff links from Swaziland, recycled bronze earrings from artillery shells in Cambodia and more. Stock up on fair trade treats in our online shop. Shop for everyone on your list with unique stationery, toys, jewelry, accessories and home decor items. Our holiday selection includes ornaments and Christmas cards.
MEMBER : Global Handicrafts
WEBSITE : globalhandicrafts.org
TEL : +852 2272 9333
EMAIL : marketplace at crossroads dot org dot hk
A gift to save water and wine
Pretty and practical and perfect for your gathering
There are no excuses for wasting wine just because someone misplaced their glass. Place one on the stem of your wine or champagne glass to easily identify your glass and find it where you set it down. Original designs are hand made by Kinzie with Swarovski crystal or metal charms and each set is one of a kind. Save water with less washing up when guests can easily keep track of their glass. Store your charms safely in their beautiful silk brocade pouch. Price includes local delivery by post within Hong Kong.
MEMBER : Kinzie
WEBSITE : kinzie.com
TEL : +852 8108 7850
EMAIL shop at kinzie.com
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
Fresh directory listings
Our Natural Concierge is here to help you find what you’re looking for.
AcquaVibe – Water filtration system using natural pressure without electricity
The Chiropractic Centre – Low force wellness based family chiropractic services
Oriental Health – Chinese medicine, lifestyle products, diet, herbal, acupuncture
Hancock & Graham House – agent for holistic professionals; visiting and local practitioners
H3mey – all natural, international vegetarian cuisine for private events or home dining
Mindful Wing Chun – Kung fu for inner health, self-defense, mindfulness and effortless power
- Our Natural Concierge is here to help you find what your looking for
- Register for a listing | Connect with our business members
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.
Photo by Kinzie
