I’ve interviewed “the Godfather of Freeskiing”, Mike Douglas, a couple of times and we’ve collaborated on enough Whistler Blackcomb projects that I mostly forget what a legend he is. Around Whistler, everyone has high watermark moment in their resume. I’m more interested in the way people practice the art of reinvention than their endless recollections … Continue reading Column: May Your Year Be Gloriously Ordinary
Some great wildlife camera shots from South Chilcotin area, over the Hurley pass, captured here via Trail Cam and shared this week by Stewardship Pemberton on their facebook page. (Give 'em a follow.) Critters of the South Chilcotin - Wolverine, Grizzly Bear, Lynx, Wolf, Moose & Deer in 9 months of Trail Cam action, April … Continue reading Wildlife Watch: Grizzly and friends over the Hurley Pass
First photo for the year - cast all that you want to leave behind onto the pile and follow the sparks.
The #50DayWellnessChallenge was an invitation made by the Winds of Change, to help mark a 50 day countdown to the Wellness Gathering, and invite people to delve into what wellness means for them. With the New Year underway, and the call to wellness always challenging us, we continue to share some of the take-aways and … Continue reading #50DayWellnessChallenge: Karen Tomlinson’s report
At the end of November, the Winds of Change hosted the 5th annual Wellness Gathering and Trade Fair, as a way of bringing our communities together in the name of wellness and sharing information about the resources available. We've invited all the Trade Fair exhibitors to share some information about themselves on the Wellness Almanac, … Continue reading Virtual Wellness Fair: BC Responsible and Problem Gambling help
My big takeaway from the #50DayWellnessChallenge? I struggle with self-discipline and motivation. (I've heard it called Resistance, and Steven Pressfield writes about it with amazing insight.) My second biggest takeaway? I am fortunate in ways I can barely count or capture, to be surrounded by people I admire and am inspired by. Luckily, this stuff rubs … Continue reading The 5 Simplest Things You Can Do to Absorb the Collective Wisdom of #50DayWellnessChallenge – Takeaways
Okay, it might not work for New Year's Eve, but here's a new year's resolution for you. After all, it's Arianna Huffington's tip for wellness and success: get more sleep. In her book, "Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Happier Life", Huffington recommends cultivating four things to be more successful and … Continue reading Wellness Tip: Sleep. Get More of it.
I'm neither a tea-leaves reader nor a sleuth, so I'm not sure what conclusions to draw from 2014's most popular posts (not including the perennially beloved recipes for lemony lentil soup, banana tiramisu and spaghetti squash gratin, or visits to our About page, contributors bios or the nominations form for the Wellness recognition awards). Maybe: … Continue reading The Wellness Almanac’s Top Posts of 2014
Here's my hope for 2015: that Pemberton becomes known not just as the best little farm to table town in Canada but the kindest one. And here's why I feel optimistic. Stewardship Pemberton is launching a new program called Feasting for Change to teach local kids about gardening and giving back to the community. The … Continue reading Holiday wishes meet Wishful thinking
At the outset of the spring, we added a couple of amazing local photographers to our contributor list, tasking them to share one image a week, to help us keep a kind of sacred space every Sunday. It's part of what the Wellness Almanac is about: a celebration of place, an invitation to pay attention. … Continue reading 2014: A Photographic Year in Review
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