This week, we are preparing for a lovely time.
Among the jackpot of events this week is the annual gathering of health and sustainability professionals from around the region and around the world for the 6th annual trade fair. News will be shared and developments debated, sparking fresh ideas and collaborations among the exhibitors as well as the visitors.
This is a special market where a diverse range of exhibitors share a common vision of prosperity in balance. We are fortunate to live in a place where it is possible to bring all of this expertise together for these few days.
Not so long ago, most businesses were on their own, connecting with each other by supporting each other for growth, promoting individual success as key to community success. Today, trade support is becoming an expected service, with local, regional and international events connecting sellers and buyers in the growing LOHAS market — lifestyle of health and sustainability. As the market expands and attracts corporate interest, that spirit of cooperation fuels its sustainable growth in the interest of balancing a healthy bottom line with a healthy society.
New local brands are tapping into increasing local interest and popping up online, at local markets, in private boutiques and on supermarket shelves. Beyond established vegetarian and chemical-free, we now are seeing specialty shops devoted to vegan, plastic-free, cruelty-free, recycled and up-cycled fair trade.
The winners are customers as we are given more options, making our conscious everyday choices easier every day.
Our responsibility is to vote with our dollars and support those who go above and beyond to make a positive impact. Keeping an organization running in this rental environment is not an easy feat. Ask Sally Andersen who founded Hong Kong Dog Rescue long before social responsibility was a talking point. With the arrival of the MTR, their Ap Lei Chau centre is facing a 100% increase in rent — an issue that has long faced local small businesses and nonprofits alike. Digital commerce provides some relief, but running costs are among the highest in the world. It takes an extra dose of passion and commitment to keep the doors open and keep moving forward.
Maybe it is because of this dynamic that our community connections are so strong. We rely on each other. We keep an eye out for each other. We introduce clients to each other. We know we are all in this together because we are guided by the same values.
We do our best by being our best.
One of the things I did forget is that I will be at the LOHAS Expo on Thursday. However, with only 1 reservation for the next SoulFood Social, it was not difficult to cancel. We will still be gathering, just a different location where I will enjoy being guest instead of host.
We will be talking about what’s new and what’s happening and what’s coming and generally having a lovely time meeting lovely people and catching up with lovely friends. While the day of love may have passed, we still have space for love this month.
As a sponsor, my preparation requires little more than clearing the calendar and getting enough rest for 3 full days of positive exchange.
How do you prepare for lovely?
Naturally,
Founder & Publisher
www.heartbeat.com.hk
natural life in the fast lane
Everything is connected.
Listen to your own heartbeat.
“The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it.” Richard Bach
Fresh content and local connections for everyday choices since 2001 … naturally
Hong Kong’s original natural lifestyle community is home to thousands of individuals, businesses and organizations sharing fresh content and local connections for authentic 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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Events in our community this month
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20 (12-1:45pm) China’s Power Revolutions: Clean Energy Boom, Pricing Reform | AmCham | details
20 (7-9pm) Awakening of Love | Pia Muggerud | details
21 (6:30pm) Hunting with Eagles | The Royal Geographical Society HK | details
21 (6:30pm) Screening: A Plastic Ocean | MakerHive | details
21 (6:30-8:30pm) Veggie Cooking with Lentils & Beans | SpiceBox Organics | details
21 (7:30-10:30pm) Films for Change – Tomorrow (Demain) | DB Green | details
21 (7:30-10pm) GrowingSmart Crowdfunding Launch Party | Growing Smart | details
22 (6-11pm) The Collective’s Table : Nose-To-Tail | Grassroots Pantry | details
22 (6:30-8pm) Enhancing Sensual Intimacy | The Feel Good Factor | details
22 (7-10pm) Raclette Evening | Slow Food | details
22 (7-8:30pm) An Evening with Spirit | The Sanctuary | details
22 (7:30-9:30pm) Welcome to Rooftop Gardening | Growing Smart | details
23-25 (10am-5pm) LOHAS Expo & Vegetarian Food Asia | Inspire Advertising & Marketing | details
23 (6:30pm) Follow the Frontier | The Royal Geographical Society HK | details
23-27 Nature’s Tao | Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden | details
25 (9:45am-3pm) Nature Trail, Beach Cleanup + Lunch | Green Sustainable Living Hong Kong Meetup | details
25 (1-6:30pm) Achieve Your Goals | Tian Yan Nei Gong Centre | details
26 (9am-4:30pm) Integrity of Asana | YUTI Studio | details
26 (2-6pm) SOMETHING! | ImpactHK | details
27 (1:30-5:30pm) Blueprints for Green Buildings | Baker McKenzie, APREA and GRESB | details
27 (6:30-8pm) Social Entrepreneurship and Elder Care | CanCham | details
28 (11am-2pm) Kombucha Class | Lantau Mama | details
28 (7-9pm) HypnoBirthing® for Couples | IMI – Integrated Medicine Institute | details
28 (9pm) Biodynamic Wine Dinner | La Cabane Wine Cellar & Bistro | details
Coming up …
March 4 Ayurveda for a Healthy Cycle
March 4-5 Ayurvedic Yoga Massage Training
March 6 From Everest to Hong Kong and Back
March 12 Kindness Mats 3.0 | details
March 10-12 Garden Gathering
March 12 HKORC Organic Day
March 20 Green Sense Walkathon
March 23 Social Media is Killing Art | details
June 23-24 Evolution – Asia Yoga Conference
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Meet our members
Pluvial Plus – Water filtration system using gravity pressure through multi-stage filters > details
Rhoda Choi – Hypnotherapist; Hypnotherapist and past life regression therapist > details
dragonfly – Educational holistic well-being centre offering individual sessions and classes > details
The Maya Institute – Homeopathic Physician; Specializing in natural treatments > details
Angela Hancock – Health and Wellness Coach; organic nutritional program for sustainable lifestyle changes > details
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From the directory
HK Organic Resource Centre – Local certification body to facilitate development of organic farming > details
The Green Patch – Illustrated micro-gardening books, Growing Food in the City > details
Falguni Mather – Counsellor and EFT Practitioner; Integrative counselling > details
Nomita Hathiramani – Integrative nutrition and holistic health for digestion, energy and hormone balance > details
Orchid Veggie – Promoting healthy vegetarian culture and serving multi-national cuisine > details
Mak Mak – Central Thai cuisine and cocktails with full vegetarian menu, dining and takeaway > details
Ma Po Po Community Farm – Fresh vegetable sales and delivery; guided tours; workshops > details
Fresh content and local connections for everyday choices since 2001 … naturally
Hong Kong’s original natural lifestyle community is home to thousands of individuals, businesses and organizations sharing fresh content and local connections for authentic 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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