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Ease :: 21 April 2022 :: Issue #1058 :: Read online | Last week
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This week, we mark the 52nd Earth Day. Although the annual event has been widely hijacked by commerce, the reasons for the occasion seem more relevant than ever and our little blue planet will take any attention she can get. Our city is easing back into social life with a few more options for gathering and local businesses are counting on our support and our patience as we figure out new ways of being together. The sense of urgency to get back to normal is tempered with a fresh understanding of our fragile social infrastructure and the number of close neighbors whose lifestyle is far from our idea of normal. Before we take on the pressure of getting somewhere fast, we still have time to recall the ease that comes from having nowhere to go and nothing to do and question where we are actually going. It will be some time before we're moving freely again. Old wasteful habits are ready for new routines. Will you ease into a new rhythm? Naturally,
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Everything is connected. Listen to your own heartbeat."What we hope ever to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence." Samuel Johnson |
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Fed up with the city? Need to recharge your battery? Breathe in nature's oxygen under the green canopy at Ark Eden. This one day retreat in the hills of Lantau has a line up of women ready to take you on a journey of wellness: mind, body and soul ... read more |
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Take and upload photos of plants and animals on the free app iNaturalist over 4 days in April. For Hong Kong, it is the largest collaborative biodiversity engagement exercise with more than 40 local organizations, institutions and schools involved including The Nature Conservancy. Help maintain our winning record and contribute to our growing nature database by taking and uploading local wildlife photos in our parks. Download the app and plan now to head out 29 April to 1 May... read more
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click hereLocal grassroots volunteer organizations seek our assistance to support our vulnerable. Helping others is a good way to relieve stress. HandsOn Hong Kong is keeping up to date with immediate needs. Donate emergency items to a local charity near you or by volunteering virtually from home. Volunteers are urgently needed by Feeding Hong Kong to pack food boxes for families in need of assistance. Thank you for helping to spread the word ... read more |
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HK heartbeat is an independent local network serving the Hong Kong community by publishing content and connections to promote natural life in the fast lane. Make a difference by getting involved with local volunteers. Stay in touch with members around the village. Ask for help from the natural concierge. Find what you're looking for, even when you're not sure what you're looking for ... read more
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