Elizabeth May just told Whistler: “If we take them at their word, the leaders of 195 countries have just committed our society, our economies, all nations to go off fossil fuels completely as soon as possible. We’ve committed to ensure that the global peak of greenhouse gas emissions is as soon as possible. There is … Continue reading A good question to ask, given a questionable future
My parents were not "I love you" kind of people, and then I married into a family who said it all the time. Pretty much covered the entire spectrum for those three little words. And in the midst of it all are a bunch of other ways of saying it, that might be more impactful, … Continue reading Other ways to say “I love you”
a Forest Year from motionkicker on Vimeo. Watching this was the best meditation session I've ever had. Now, does someone want to do one for around here? via http://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/a-forest-year
Good ideas are everywhere. Some things don't make headlines, but they should. That's the idea behind Upworthy, a website that curates inspiring content on "stuff that matters", and that's a big part of what the Wellness Almanac is all about too. This was one of those stories.
My first winter in Whistler, a friend saw this graffiti on the back of the toilet door. We took it as our motto. "I may do foolish things, but I do them with enthusiasm. No regrets." Now that I'm older, regret comes creeping close, sneaking up out of the dark, sometimes. Bad decisions seem more … Continue reading No regrets
They're not local, so we're breaking from our three week old tradition of showcasing some of the funnest instagram feeds from the neighbourhood (@pembyboa, @pvtatrails, @vanessastarkart kicked us off.) But after spying the most stunning Canada Day sunrise crowd shot, I discovered this inspiring feed, @chasingsunrise, which is basically a call to action to get out … Continue reading Instagram feature friday: @chasingsunrise
"I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself." -Mikhail Baryshnikov. Comparison is the thief of joy...we're all better together. #ThoughtfulThursday via Pemberton Valley Wellness
How to convey a lisp in a headline? Hmm.
Sometimes, it helps to feel accountable to someone you hate to let down.
30 minutes in nature every day for 30 days in May. That's the invitation. We figured it was the best way to follow up our #30DaysofNativePlantLove immersion in stewardship. (Plus, it gives you one "weather day" card to play, just in case it's absolutely torrential and you don't want to leave the building.) According to … Continue reading This May, trade screen time for Green Time with the 30×30 Challenge
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