February 26, 2014 is Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day. A chance to make a statement... as most wardrobe choices are... The idea originated in Nova Scotia with a couple of high school students - as featured in the Globe and Mail: “David Shepherd, Travis Price and their teenage friends organized a high-school protest to wear pink in … Continue reading Pink Shirt Day, Feb 26
In January, I read a quote by Kris Carr that seemed to capture Wellness really well... I love this word: vitality. It leapt off the page and danced around the room and then forced me to dog-ear the page of the book where the quote appeared, which I never do. (I'm a book-reverer.) But I'm … Continue reading The Vitality Project with Georgette Metcalfe
The nice thing about committing a random act of kindness is you never know what might sprout after you've moved on.
If you ever want to recognise someone for something they've done, let us know. We're happy to share this space to acknowledge courage, kindness, generosity, effort in the right direction. It's good medicine, really.
Sounds good. But what is vitality and how do you get it? We're going to ask around.
After connecting with Chief Lucinda Phillips about her hope to find more balance in 2014, I find this quote from First Lady Michelle Obama that struck a chord. A week into the New Year with most of my resolutions on the floor, it seemed worth circling back to this idea of making self care a … Continue reading Inspiration: Put Your Self on the List
Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexation or concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner contentment and to renewed excitement in living. Those who contemplate the beauty of the … Continue reading Inspiration: Nature. (Naturally.)
Who are your 150 people? Take a risk on a conversation this week... without the edit button. The Innovation of Loneliness from Shimi Cohen on Vimeo. The Innovation of Loneliness from Shimi Cohen on Vimeo. via Upworthy
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