This is actually more of an invitation than a dare... why not experiment with a gratitude practice? with the practice of expressing your gratitude, out loud? in public? by which we mean, in the held space of a closed Facebook page, amongst other people supporting the practice? After reading this story from early December, … Continue reading Practice gratitude in public?! A daring invitation to join the Daily Gratitude Group
“Summoning gratitude is a sure way to get our life back on track. Opening our eyes to affirm gratitude grows the garden of our inner abundance, just as standing close to a fire eventually warms our heart.” ― Alexandra Katehakis, Mirror of Intimacy: Daily Reflections on Emotional and Erotic Intelligence I feel that I may … Continue reading Choosing Gratitude over Fear
If you missed the chance to see The Radicals when it toured to the Xet'olacw School and the Whistler Film Festival in November, now is your chance! Village Yoga Pemberton, located in downtown Pemberton, in the AG Grocery mall, is offering a Friday Fun Night Series, as a community offering. All events are by donation (cash-only) … Continue reading Free screening of The Radicals at Village Yoga on Friday
I don't really want to let you in on my secret, because then I'll be racing you wised-up folk to grab that 99c bag of slightly overripe bananas from the grocery story. But, when I read this stat on the Love Food Hate Waste instagram feed, I was so shocked, I had to share. Canadians … Continue reading Never throw out a banana again! Zero Waste warrior tip: freeze ’em!!
Let the awesomeness of our local library come to you! The Pemberton & District Library will be holding a Pop Up Library at the Ts'zil Learning Centre on Monday January, 21st from 1 - 3 pm. Everyone is welcome! We will be able to help with the following services: *Sign up for a library card/replace … Continue reading The library will pop-up at Ts’zil Learning Centre on Monday, January 21, 1-3pm
I heard of quite a few shovel-angels out and about over the recent storm cycle, clearing pathways for elders, neighbours, or friends who were less agile. Love this practical act of kindness. As a friend recently challenged: "today, be the reason someone is grateful." Or, on time. Or less stressed. Or able to do their … Continue reading You don’t have to hug a firefighter to show them you appreciate them… you could shovel clear a hydrant, too
It's temptingly easy to sit on the sidelines, or the couch, feeling overwhelmed, waiting for a sign that it's okay to be hopeful. Needing some evidence that it's worth the effort of rousing yourself. But I love this straight-talking pep talk from Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg. She comes by the straight talk honestly. Having been … Continue reading Look for action. Only then, hope will come.
Josh Dooley has been busy. Three weeks ago, the Pemberton resident added Wellness Almanac guestagrammer to his to-do list, and over the past 72 hours, he was competing in Whistler Blackcomb's 13th annual Deep Winter Photo Challenge, which culminated in five slideshows screening at a sold-out show last night. Josh is now in serious contention, … Continue reading Guestagrammer Josh Dooley is in the running for Deep Winter Photo Challenge’s Viewer’s Choice
I have survived plenty of internal Armageddons, but the ones that really shake me to my core are environmental events that are climate-driven - otherwise acknowledged as "Events Beyond Our Control" (EBOC). I recently had yet another unexpected call to check my preparedness, with only a few seconds of warning. While preparing dinner, I heard … Continue reading Armageddon – Can You Prepare Enough?
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