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9 February 2021 HK heartbeat :: issue #1005 |
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This week, preparations are underway. Spring pudding is on the outdoor cookers. Spring cleaning freshens our homes and streets. Spring rains refresh the crunchy, dry countryside. Precious family time renews our sense of belonging. Nature provides an option to refreshing our screens. Personal time renews our zest for living fully alive. Another new year means yet another fresh start. The quiet mouse has turned down the volume. The solid ox progresses slowly and steadily. I am reviewing plans for our 20th this year. Now is the time for a complete refresh. Times have changed and so have we. I see a chance to start all over again. Prepare to be called to action. How will you refresh? Naturally,
Founder Listen to your own heartbeat. Serving Hong Kong since 2001 ... naturally "Rest when you’re weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work." Ralph Marston Visit the store. Explore the calendar. Shop the marketplace. Browse the directory. Explore membership. |
 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 |
 If you are facing a crisis, the Mental Health Relief Scheme is available in multiple languages to everyone who needs a hand. If 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 -- details |
In the streamYour guide to Hong Kong’s nature reserves Seagrass 'Neptune balls' bundle plastic waste Volvo Triples Down on EV Building Capacity in Europe 8 beautiful Hong Kong waterfronts that are not Victoria Harbour New study reveals how fences hinder migratory wildlife in the West Call on HK government to focus goals for the electrification of public transportation Children’s screen time has soared in the pandemic, alarming parents and researchers Native American Tribes Try to Protect Elders, Their Knowledge from Loss to Coronavirus In These Tumultuous Times, Sea Shanty TikToks Have Suddenly Become a Port in the Storm What if the world was one country? A psychologist on why we need to think beyond borders Of all the nurses who died from the virus nationwide, close to a third of them were Filipino. Brands need to be aware of consumers’ a new attention to social mission and footprint. L.A. homeless sites ‘overwhelmed’ by COVID-19: ‘These are the toughest times’ Canada Comes Clean: In-Flight Exposure To Covid-19 Happens All The Time Insect Market To Explode: EU Gives Green Light To Eating Mealworm Coronavirus lockdown coincides with rise in fatbergs in sewers |
 Coffee ecosystems are especially vulnerable to changing climate conditions like rising temperatures and unstable and extreme weather conditions. Explore the impacts of climate change on coffee and discover what everyone can do to start our day with a more sustainable coffee habit -- details |
 The story of masks continues and I ordered a few extras in black or white, sizes small and large so stock is now available while they last. They're comfortable, lightweight, durable, biodegradable, eco-smart, antimicrobial and made with love from 100% fair trade fine Egyptian cotton -- buy here. |
Ancient wisdom for modern timesGet involved with active local volunteers on the ground making a difference. Stay in touch with migrating members gets easy with the new heartbeat village. The new digital edition of the directory is free with personal membership. Book a listing or display ad by January 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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