This week, we are looking back.
In these final days of 2016, we reflect on a year filled with positive change.
Watching the annual corporate media round-ups, we must forgive ourselves when we fall into the rushing stream of negative thinking. The popular sentiment is that we are at the end of a horrible year and many just want it to be over already. We are very sad indeed.
Our feelings are influenced by grief we share at what appears to be a growing death toll of cultural influencers.
It might be helpful to remember that only 100 years ago in 1917, life expectancy was 54 for American women and just over 48 for men. The global celebrity is coming of age as our early pop culture superstars reach the end of a full life. 20 years ago, before the music video and then YouTube brought our favorites to our fingertips in our own pocket, we wouldn’t have felt as close to these artists. We are blessed and this is the beginning.
Looking beyond our social bubble of what is trending, it is easy to find plenty of evidence that 2016 was a very good year.
Closer to home, our community experienced no shortage of achievements. The plastic tsunami birthed a homegrown movement of weekend beach cleanups and country park cleanup meet-ups. A Canadian teacher inspired hundreds of volunteers to feed the homeless and walk in kindness. Our local government decided to end the ivory trade and create a new country park. Festivals reached a new high with the opening of the Central Harbourfront to music and yoga and art fairs. New online healthy living publications reached more people looking for healthy living options.
One of the most exciting trends is the rising number of food businesses stating their commitment to clean, healthy and fair food with an abundance of fresh options in fine dining, fast food, home delivery, convenient snacks and private kitchens. In the world’s most dynamic city of food lovers, this is where change can have the greatest impact and potentially spark changes in other lifestyle habits.
Meet some of our change-makers when we gather for A Fresh Start in January.
As the sun sets on another remarkable year, let’s set clear intentions for continued compassion in our community.
How was your year?
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Events in our community this week
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28 (11:30am-12:15pm) Eating Safe | Top Tutorials HK | details
29 (7-9pm) Group Reading for 2017 | The Healing Centre of Hong Kong | details
30 – 2 Jan (10am-10pm) FarmFest 2017 | HK Vegetable Marketing Organization | details
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Jan 12 (7-9pm) A Fresh Start
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dragonfly – A platform for your transformation, synthesizing spirituality with social awareness > details
AcquaVibe – Water filtration system using natural pressure without electricity > details
Wendy Lam – Integrative manual therapist, craniosacral therapist and physiotherapist > details
Dr Tommy Chan – Clinical & Consulting Psychologist with a non-drug approach to psychological health > details
Tian Yan Nei Gong Centre – Classes and private sessions to integrate body and mind; free trial class. > details
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Integrated Medicine Institute – Integrated medicine, natural and herbal dispensary and holistic therapies > details
The Vitality Center – Holistic healthcare center offering Traditional Chinese Medicine and natural treatments > details
Child Welfare Scheme – Caring for children’s lives and calling for improvement through education > details
Global Handicrafts – Products are purchased on fair trade principles from around the world > details
Hancock & Graham House – An organic agent for holistic professionals with visiting and local practitioners > details
Hersha Chellaram – Yoga and meditation classes for beginners to advanced including special needs students > details
Vegware – Compostable packaging made from low-carbon, plastic-free, recycled or renewable plant-based materials > details
A Day With Fé – A versatile clothing line that blends day wear and yoga wear with everyday comfort and elegant style > details
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