23 June 2020

HK heartbeat :: week #972

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Essential

This week, our attention is on what we really need.

After many years of trying to convince everyone to cut back, we are in a position were cutbacks have become necessary.

With the SARS-CoV-2 virus in our midst, we are getting practice at shopping for food, preparing home meals, and using up leftovers.

Our consumption habits have been paused, providing plenty of time to consider whether we want the space more than we want new stuff.

Travel restrictions have us turning our attention to ways we can support businesses closer to home and a smaller carbon footprint is a bonus.

An avalanche of information and misinformation and conspiracy theories have us switching off digital and taking some personal time.

Fewer entertainment options inspire creative ways to entertain ourselves and get back in touch with family without the schedules.

Our screens fill with friends and family from everywhere as we organize online gatherings and parties and celebrations.

The hamster wheel will always await when we're ready to step back on and try out our new skills of slowing down.

We can support our local charities who make it easy to make a difference.

Our 2020 global migration has begun, starting with a new HK directory.

You can help by suggesting a new category or a new listing.

Reserve your print copy and save 50% on the retail price.

Book a listing or display ad by June 30 and save 25%.

Drop me a line to find out more.

Be part of our next chapter.

What is your essential?

Naturally,

Founder
HK heartbeat

"I believe that thrift is essential to well-ordered living." John D Rockefeller

Listen to your own heartbeat.

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News and notes

All existing members will be migrated -- your invitation code is HXsubs.

Post your events and activities in the newly streamlined community calendar.

New and updated website directory listings will be published on the new website.

Expired listings will remain on the Hong Kong site until the new directory is complete.

Any listings that have not been updated will be removed at the end of this year.

The weekly community newsletter will be expanded to reach our network.

Impact Hong Kong is are often asked how to help when you see a homeless person. Take a moment to acknowledge that right now there are hundreds of homeless individuals living outdoors in Hong Kong, frightened and alone and without hope. We are happy to provide an easy option based on our local experience supporting more than 600 homeless individuals every week.-- get details.

Public health notice

We encourage everyone to follow the changing public health guidelines.

The community calendar has resumed and listings are available for June.

Take a deep breath right now for someone who can't breathe right now.

STAY HOME WHEN YOU CAN FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN'T.

Hong Kong provides a critical part of the home range for the broader dolphin population, but local dolphin abundance here has dropped by over 80 per cent in the past 15 years, threatened by habitat loss and degradation, as well as dwindling fisheries, marine traffic and other human threats. We need your help to secure their future -- sign our petition.

Stay in touch -- follow us

Visit the calendar to find out what's on, find updates in the Facebook group and check with the organizers. Our members are at your service. Join the conversation in our Facebook group and stay in touch on our page, enjoy fresh pics on Instagram and get updates on the website Twitter feed. Support our volunteer community with sponsored campaigns for their ongoing social programs.

Community for good

We are the real super power. Powered by trust, Hong Kong's natural network is building a fair future for everyone by connecting the public with independent professionals, commercial businesses and social organizations. Our members share fresh content and verified contacts for natural products, services and programs. We share everything you need for balanced everyday choices -- chemical-free health and beauty, lifestyle services, whole food, sustainable fashion, eco-style, green gadgets and more.

Everything is connected.

Listen to your own heartbeat.

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