Yes, it is true that we need resources to develop our self, our business and also our nation. But- at what cost?? 

Every farmer knows that they cannot harvest a good crop, unless they have first tended to soil and made sure that a bountiful crop will grow. We need to take not only a more responsible approach to how we extract and utilize the resources we obtain from earth, but we also need to focus on how we can make it stretch the max.

We think of stretching our dollars for maximum buying power. It is high time we take that approach with our natural resources!! It seems as of today; we have consumed more of earth’s natural resources than it will be able to replenish- i.e. our rate of consumption far exceeds earth’s rate of regeneration for the year. 

Check out this article: As of today, humans have used more resources than Planet Earth can regenerate in a year

Many a times we read interesting articles or watch an impactful video and say to our self- “How terrible!! But since I am not a policy maker or a corporate CEO, there is not much I can do…” Looking after our planet is everyone’s responsibility and there are always small things that each one of us can do to help towards the bigger “saving the planet” program.

For starters, make it a point to save water. Just one simple step- can you switch off the water while you are brushing your teeth or while you shampoo your hair. It may seem like a simple step, but such simple steps go a long way to make meaningful change in our society, in our policies and in our environment at large.

​Also, repairing leaky taps helps to not only save water (an important natural resource) but also can save you lots of money and to help further, enhance the energies in your home from a Feng Shui or Vaastu perspective.

You may want to check out: Fix Leaky Taps for Money Luck. Something to think about as we start a new week…

#climatecrisis #replenishearth #saveourplanet #greenearth​   #savewater   #waterharvesting   #fixleakytaps

#MoneyLuck #FengShuiforMoney #VaastuforMoney #AttractMoney #WealthandFortune #MaitreyiParadigm

#BoostEnergy #WorkLifeBalance #LearningandDevelopment #HealthandWellness #IncreaseEfficiency

#serenitycorner #incensecorner #burningincense #crystalcorner

#ActiveLifestyle #RecreationandExercise #ParksandRecreation

#GreenLiving #CarbonFootPrint #CleanFoods #OrganicFood #CleanLiving

In today's day and age, stress seems to be an all-pervasive ailment facing all of us- particularly in the corporate world.

Since ancient times, plant essences have been used to create a relaxing and serene atmosphere. Many of these uses can easily be done at work- such as lotions and creams, fragrances and perfumes etc. 

Here is a short video explaining what Aromatherapy is and how it can be used for stress relief.

#Aromatherapy #FloralHealing #StressReduction #StressRelief

Here is a short video which shows how we can make very small changes in our lifestyle to live a more greener life. A life which is not only sustainable but also more in-sync with nature...

What is Green Living?
It is simply a way of life that means we make conscious decisions based on the role we have on this planet and how to appreciate and nurture it. While it may seem like it is a new ideal to become a “green” member of society, it is simply that more people are becoming aware that there is currently only one place, this Earth, that is suitable for us to live and it is important that we take care of it. 

Why is Green Living important?
The reason it is so important to practice green living is because we all require the same fundamentals in order to survive: clean water, air, food and environment. Understanding green living means being aware of our resources (whether they are renewable or non-renewable), sustainability, recycling, food varieties and usable energy. In order to have resources we have to be able to conserve them, such as water, land and forests, as well as oil and natural gas. 

Small steps towards a smaller "Carbon Footprint"...
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There are plenty of ways that you can leave less of a “carbon footprint” or have less negative impact on the planet. 

• Recycling and re-using plastic bags from grocery stores is a great start. If possible, use cloth bags which are reusable and can decompose.
• We can also limit or lessen our use of water by being more conscious about our usage. 
• Turn off or unplug appliances when not in use- this saves electricity.
• Recycle and reuse products as much as possible.
• Recycle your trash. 
• Try to car-pool as much as you can.
• Be conscious of your food-choices- some production techniques take a toll on the environment. Support environmentally conscious companies.

#GreenLiving #SustainableLifestyle #EarthHour #Gaia #CleanFoods #CarbonFootPrint

Now a days it seems like everybody wants to loose weight.

​There are tons of diet programs out there. But when sugar cravings arise, it gets easy to snack on items and pretty soon- the diet plan goes for a toss. In this info-vid we provide simple ideas for snacking which will help you to eat smart and lose weight.

#SmartSnacking #HealthySnacks #TrailMix #SeedsandNuts #Snack #SnackFoods

​It is so difficult to get simple naturally made furniture items in clear bold colors!

One of the things I have been meaning to do for sometime is to have a bold but cozy décor! It's almost impossible to find furniture in such awesome colors. And it's not even about paying a lot of money. Even if one is willing to shell out the cash, such furniture is just not sold here locally in Calgary. The closest thing I could find was some synthetic, pressed wood red side tables in a European big wig furniture chain! ;)

So, I decided to rely on my creative side and make what I could not find. Transforming this ordinary little pine wood book case into this gorgeous Irish green "work of art" was very simple and yet so satisfying. Yoo hoo! 

Try it out in your surrounding- bring in some new bold colors to brighten up your surrounding and bring fresh life to your home. Colors are not just about décor- they affect us and we interact with them in many more subtle ways.

Be it feng shui or vastu or any other ancient art of spatial arrangement for that matter as well as psychologists trained in modern healing science- they all speak about the importance of appropriate color in our living space.

This simple naturally joyful color is very pleasing to the mind and enlivens the senses- maing them even more conscious of nature...

Feng Shui- coloring such artifacts can really help with Feng Shui decoration. Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese knowledge on balancing energies in various areas of the room & the house; which in turn helps to balance various aspects of one's life.

#wholisticliving #fengshui #homedecor #creatingyourdivinespace #sanctuary #divinesanctuary 

​Stress is a part of our lives which happens due to daily tasks or other responsibilities, but it becomes worse when it exceeds the limit. You can deal with it only if you know that you are overstressed and there are many signs through which you can recognize it. However, some people get used to stress which is wrong because if uncontrolled it can cause several health issues; even death.

You should concentrate on you body so that you can see its signs, because constant and prolonged stress can cause malfunctioning of certain body organs. Though, stress appears in people in different ways but some general symptoms are described here.

The way we react to bad events causes stress which is normal, but if it gets uncontrolled it may harm your body. The given signs show that you are so much under stress, and are unable to cope with it. These symptoms are divided into three parts, including cognitive, emotional and physical stress, having different levels of danger.

Emotional symptoms are related to our feelings, though normal, but if such feelings persist for long, and go beyond the limits, they can become big issues.

These include,

1. Frequent and intense mood swings.
2. Severe and constant depression.
3. Constantly feeling annoyed.
4. Severe anger.

Physical symptoms are related to certain disease that one can see appearing in the body. Doctors can easily recognize by looking at such signs that the patient is under lot of stress.

These include:

1. Sleep disturbance or change of sleeping habits.
2. Migraines or severe headache.
3. Severe backache.
4. Chest problems.
5. Disturbance in GI i.e. gastrointestinal in which bowel does not function well and the patient gets constipation, IBS i.e. irritable bowel syndrome, anal fissures and hemorrhoids or even colon cancer.

If you don’t recognize physical signs of stress, it may lead to serious issues like heart attack, high cholesterol levels, diabetes, and high blood pressure, etc.

Stress can be treated in various ways, including breathing exercises, yoga, therapy and medications, but the best way is to improve your sleeping habits and have enough sleep.

Try to see which issue is causing stress, is it work related or personal, then try to find the solution, but if you think that circumstances cannot be changed then leave your problem to god and relax.

#StressReduction #WholisticLifestyle #RestandRelaxation #Recreation #RelieveHeadache

​It can be shocking to think that the food we see before us in grocery stores or markets has been altered in order to look that way. A number of produce that we see as fresh produce has actually been treated with various chemicals, coloring and other procedures in order to maintain its look and appeal. These treatments are detrimental to our health and can cause a variety of health issues including kidney failure, liver and stomach problems. 

One of the common procedures to ensure our fruits and vegetables look fresh and appetizing is to treat them with artificial coloring, which is known to have traces of lead and mercury. Watermelons are one of the better-known color-dyed fruits. Sellers have been found to inject dye into the watermelon to increase its bright red hue. Other vegetables that are often altered include pumpkin, okra and beans. 

​A method of increasing growth speeds is to use a chemical concoction that has oxytocin and inject it into the produce. In order to ripen produce in time for selling, farmers or individual sellers are known to use chemicals such as calcium carbide and copper sulphate. 

Watermelon also undergoes carbide treatment in order to speed up its growth and help it grow into a more appealing shape. 

Vegetables and fruits can be given a wax treatment in order to maintain their look and prolong life on the shelf. The majority of wax used on fruits and vegetables tend to come from petroleum, which has traces of wood rosins and solvent deposits. Aside from the wax, ethanol or ethyl alcohol can be added to improve texture.

​A different wax is used when it comes to organic fruits and vegetables. These waxes come from natural resources such as lac beetles, carnauba palm trees and beeswax. 

Apples, cucumbers, eggplant, bell peppers, oranges, potatoes, limes and lemons are the most popularly waxed fruits and vegetables. 

Other coatings that can be added to fruits and vegetables also serve the same purpose by improving shelf life by reducing the speed of aging. While the list of possible coatings is a very long one, the most commonly used materials are lipids, polysaccharides, resins and proteins.

Additional essences added to the mentioned materials include antioxidants, plasticizers, texturizers and antimicrobials. 

The best way to ensure that you aren’t consuming fruits and vegetables that have been treated this way is to find an organic food source. Or at least a local food source where you can communicate with the farmers and sellers and find out their methods. 

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#GreenLiving #EatHealthyMeats #OrganicFoods #organiceggs #wholisticlifestyle

 #greenliving #organicliving #FactoryFarmChicken #GreenLiving #EatWell #LiveWell

Organically grown produce is beneficial to our bodies and the environment because it encourages the use of natural farming techniques, natural products and does not leave a negative effect on the environment.

​Aside from the farming itself, organically grown produce reflects on other areas such as protecting the environment, the welfare of animals, healthier options for us consumers as well as economical and sociological affects. 

When you choose to eat organically grown produce you are encouraging the continuation of farming techniques that are beneficial to nature. Farmers who grow produce organically keep the soil fertile and have been found to increase and maintain naturally occurring resources. 

The moderation of pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals used has a better impact on our air and water. Instead of using chemicals, organic farmers are encouraged to recycle and use natural methods of fertilizing and keeping pests and diseases at bay. Chemicals can contaminate our air and water through wind and rain and are linked to a number of diseases.  

Organically grown produce helps converse nature by not having a negative impact of toxic traces and by encouraging a variety of crops to naturally occur.

​This stimulates a system of ecology that is both sustainable and comprehensive. A controlled amount of weeds and pest is seen as a good thing in organic farming because it is a sign of healthy crops and is in fact beneficial to the farm as a whole because it is nature’s way of complementing produce.

Unlike large-scale farming, farms that grow organic produce tend to mimic nature as much as possible by using methods that are similar to natural occurrence. 


Since farmers refrain from using chemicals, they tend to reuse and recycle organic compounds to use as compost or fertilizers. This is beneficial to the soil and is a wonderful way to reusing waste materials. 

Organic grown produce tends to come from local resources and cuts back on pollution caused by transportation. It also means we will most likely have fresher fruits and vegetables than a commercial source. 

Aside from purchasing organically grown produce, one can also implement these techniques and start a home garden. Even if you only have one or a few vegetables or fruits, this can help reduce waste in packaging, energy on transportation and cost as well. There are many do-it-yourself options that can teach you how to grow your own produce and enjoy sustainable living.

​​#loseweight #weightloss #smartbreakfast #eatingsmart #eatinghealthy #healthysnacks #healthandwellness #healthfoods