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15 December 2020 HK heartbeat :: week #997 |
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This week, we acknowledge situation critical. And it's getting easier and easier to connect the dots. The critics are out and the blame is wide but the truth is clear. The corporate world focuses on disease with its treatments and shots. Our world masks up for protection and steps up wellness for prevention. We turn to critical thinking to weather this storm of lies and misinformation. Learning about the virus leads to reducing the spread of SAR-CoV-2 infections. Criticizing in the absence of useful information boils down to straight out bullying. Some of us already working on our own know the challenges of working from home. Many are slipping through the cracks and revealing the cracks where relief is required. Landfills are filling with mountains of disposable packaging from fast food and deliveries. The lack of critical infrastructure is highlighted when the weight of burden becomes great. Most of us have experienced the anxiety of keeping negative during a positive nearby surge. We are left to own critical care, having learned the value of putting on your own mask first. Essential is a walk to the wet market for fresh produce and time to relax after a good meal. There is no simpler medicine than nutritional food, regular movement and plenty of rest. The latest trends are baking bread, making decorations, waking late and faking an office. Slowly and surely, business is turning to the future in the pursuit of sustainable wealth. Enter the basic income to address an economic growth model built on a growing gap. Going local in our city of nature means exploring and celebrating our creativity. Being local is a way of understanding how we best serve our community. This year, I gift Hong Kong my annual Natural Holiday Guide. Those who struggle can always benefit from our privilege. We are fortunate if we can be home for the holidays. Where can you deliver a bit of critical care? Naturally,
Founder Listen to your own heartbeat. Serving Hong Kong since 2001 ... naturally "Being a good listener is absolutely critical to being a good leader; you have to listen to the people who are on the front line." Richard Branson Visit the store. Explore the calendar. Shop the marketplace. Browse the directory. Explore membership. Follow on social media. |
 If you are facing a crisis and you feel able to, speak to a trusted friend or family member or a medical or mental health professional. Starting the conversation can be hard, but these people want to talk to you and help you to cope. The Mental Health Relief Scheme is available in multiple languages to everyone who needs a hand ... details |
 With the holiday season upon us, thoughts turn to supporting others. Global Handicrafts has fair trade gifts with a conscience for everyone on your list, including unique stationery, toys, jewelry, accessories and home decor items. Our holiday selection includes seasonal ornaments and handmade greeting cards ... details |
 $100 equals ten meals for those in great and from 1-8 December 2020, ImpactHK aims to raise HK$300,000 for the homeless in preparation for the winter season. Not only will these meals help our city’s most vulnerable, but they will also be prepared and cooked by individuals who were once homeless ... details |
 Choose special gifts from the times for more entertainment and healthy habits and less marine debris in support of our Ocean Recovery Alliance heroes making waves all around the world. All profits from our sales of SpyHop Facewear masks and Plastically Impossible Puzzles go toward protecting the ocean and reducing plastic pollution ... details |
 Join the Festive Food Drive to bring some extra Christmas cheer to those in need. Feeding Hong Kong has experienced a surge in demand from front line charities across the city while facing a series of disruptions to business operations, resulting in loss of income and rising operational costs. Feed people, not landfills ... details |
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Farmfest 2021Now in its 15th year, this year’s event will be held online with hundreds of vendors selling fresh organic fruits and vegetables, chilled fish, dried seafood and ornamental plants along with local delicacies, kitchenware, household goods and eco-smart products -- read more. |
 The annual natural holiday guide is our hand-picked selection of gifts and tips for conscious traditions and ways to support our community. This year, all listings are provided with my compliments with advertising especially created for social members with more to come in the following weeks ... details |
 The HK heartbeat masks have just arrived and I ordered extra stock in case you would like one. While tempted to use heartbeat red, I chose black (west) and white (east) to honor those who lost their lives to infection from to SAR-CoV-2 virus. Try the new biodegradable, durable, 100% fair trade cotton eco-smart antimicrobial mask ... read more. |
Vision 2020 (+1 watch this space)We support local volunteers spending their precious time to make a difference. Stay in touch with migrating members gets easy with the new heartbeat village. The new digital directory edition is free with personal membership. Book a listing or display ad by December 31 and save 25%. Contact us to suggest a new category or listing. |
We're social -- follow usGet 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. |
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