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Copied from a friend. An acquaintance said yesterday that protesting doesn't accomplish what we need. So I too feel super called to post this and spread the wo...rd. Because frankly it's incredible what HAS been accomplished. What, you ask? Within 10 days of sustained protests... Minneapolis banned the use of choke holds. Charges were upgraded against Officer Chauvin, and his 3 accomplices arrested and charged. Minneapolis City Council voted to defund the police and invest in a community-led safety model. Dallas adopts a "duty to intervene" rule that requires officers to stop other cops who are engaging in inappropriate use of force. New Jersey’s attorney general said the state will update its use-of-force guidelines for the first time in two decades. In Maryland, a bipartisan group of state lawmakers announced a police reform work group. Los Angeles City Council introduced a motion to reduce LAPD’s $1.8 billion operating budget by $150 million, reversing a decades long trend of growing the police budget. LA Mayor Garcetti has pledged to re-invest the money from the LAPD budget in community improvement measures to reduce crime. Also, effective immediately: a moratorium on the gang database, and sharper discipline against abusive cops. Police brutality captured on cameras leads to near-immediate suspensions and firings of officers in several cities (eg - Buffalo, Ft. Lauderdale). In Atlanta, 2 officers were fired, and 4 other officers charged after they pulled a young couple from their car at the protests and tasered them. A federal judge in Denver issued a restraining order barring Denver PD from using tear gas or projectiles against protesters. In Denver, an officer was fired after tweeting encouragement of violence against protesters. Louisville mayor suspends "no-knock warrants" of the kind used when police killed Breonna Taylor. FBI opens investigation into the killing Breonna Tayor. Monuments celebrating Confederates are removed in cities in Virginia, Alabama, and other states, including a prominent statue of Robert E Lee in Virginia's capitol. Philadelphia permanently removes the statue of ex-mayor Rizzo (who famously told residents to "vote white"). CA prosecutors launch campaign to stop DA’s from accepting police union money. Tulsa Mayor agrees to not renew Live PD contract. Louisville police chief fired after police kill David Mcatee at a BBQ joint on 6/1. Street in front of the White House is renamed "Black Lives Matter Plaza. Military forces begin to withdraw from DC. Bipartisan effort in congress begins to shut down a Pentagon program that transfers surplus military weaponry to police. Minn AFL-CIO calls for the resignation of Bob Kroll, the president of the Minn police union and a vocal white supremacist. Civil Rights investigation of Minneapolis PD launched. University of Minnesota, Minn public schools and Minn Parks and Rec have canceled their contracts with the MPD. Minn Institute of Art, First Avenue, Walker Art Center end use of MPD for events. San Francisco DA announces resolution to prevent law enforcement from hiring officers with history of misconduct. Richmond, VA Mayor Stoney announces RPD reform measures: establishing "Marcus" alert for people experiencing mental health crisis, independent Citizen Review Board, an ordinance to remove Confederate monuments, and implementing a racial equity study. Bus unions in multiple cities including Boston, Minneapolis and NYC agree to stop using public buses to transport police officers to protests or to transport arrested protesters. Seattle changes mind and withdraws request to end federal oversight/consent decree of police department. Portland schools superintendent ends use of armed police officers in schools. King County Labor Federation issues ultimatum to police unions, to admit to and address racism in Seattle PD, or be removed. Two Buffalo PD officers were arrested and charged for violently shoving a 75-year old man. The union has suggested not paying their legal fees. Then, there's all the other stuff that's hard to measure: The really difficult public and private conversations that are happening about race and privilege, many for the first time. The realizations some white people are coming to about racism and the role of policing in this country. The self-reflection. The internal battles exploding within organizations over issues that have been simmering or ignored for a long time. Some organizations will end as a result, others will be forever changed or replaced with something stronger and more just. America has never truly reckoned with the continuing aftermath of its original sin--as South Africa did with its Truth & Reconciliation Commission after Apartheid--but the conversations are starting. Similar to #TimesUp and #MeToo, there is a greater recognition and reduced tolerance for racism. Fewer are being silent when they see it. Globally: Protests against racial inequality sparked by the police killing of George Floyd are taking place all over the world. Rallies and memorials have been held in cities across Europe, as well as in Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Australia, and New Zealand. As Wolfgang Ischinger, a former German ambassador to the US, told the New Yorker: "People all over the world understand that their own fights for human rights, for equality and fairness, will become so much more difficult to win if we are going to lose America as the place where 'I have a dream' is a real and universal political program." In France, protesters marched holding signs that said "I can't breathe" to signify both the words of Floyd, and the last words of Adama Traoré, a 24-year-old black man who was subdued by police officers and gasped the sentence before he died outside Paris in 2016. In London, demonstrators tore down a controversial statue of 17th century slave trader Edward Colston and tossed it into the bay. Cities across Europe have come together after the death of George Floyd: In Amsterdam, an estimated 10,000 people filled the Dam square on Monday, holding signs and shouting popular chants like "Black lives matter," and "No justice, no peace." In Germany, tens of thousands of people gathered in multiple locations throughout Berlin to demand justice for Floyd and fight against police brutality. A mural dedicated to Floyd was also spray-painted on a stretch of wall in Berlin that once divided the German capital during the Cold War. In Ireland, protesters held a peaceful demonstration outside of Belfast City Hall, and others gathered outside of the US embassy in Dublin. In Italy, protesters gathered and marched with signs that said "Stop killing black people," "Say his name," and "We will not be silent." In Spain, people gathered to march and hold up signs throughout Barcelona and Madrid. In Athens, Greece, protesters took to the streets to collectively hold up a sign that read "I can't breathe." In Brussels, protesters were seen sitting in a peaceful demonstration in front of an opera house in the center of the city. In Denmark, protesters were heard chanting "No justice, no peace!" throughout the streets of Copenhagen, while others gathered outside the US embassy. In Canada, protesters were also grieving for Regis Korchinski-Paquet, a 29-year-old black woman who died on Wednesday after falling from her balcony during a police investigation at her building. And in New Zealand, roughly 2,000 people marched to the US embassy in Auckland, chanting and carrying signs demanding justice. Memorials have been built for Floyd around the world, too. In Mexico City, portraits of him were hung outside the US embassy with roses, candles, and signs. In Poland, candles and flowers were laid out next to photos of Floyd outside the US consulate. And in Syria, two artists created a mural depicting Floyd in the northwestern town of Binnish, "on a wall destroyed by military planes." All around the world, people are united in recognizing BLACK LIVES MATTER They've always mattered. The changes we make now can create the society that reflects that truth. If we keep working, if we keep our foot on the gas. There has been a global shift, an awakening. Much has changed in just a couple weeks. And there is still so much work to be done. We are now balanced on the point of transformation and we determine where it goes from here. Keep protesting. Keep educating yourself. Keep speaking out and shining the light on the racism you see, even within yourself. This is difficult, messy work, and we as a country have been avoiding this reckoning for a long time. For George Floyd, Tamir Rice, Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Freddie Gray Jr., Walter Scott, Oscar Grant III, Philando Castile, Sandra Bland, Tamir Rice, Botham Jean, Atatiana Jefferson, for all the voices crying for justice over centuries, and for the soul of America itself: It's time. Original author unknown, fact-checked and substantially updated and edited by Paul Lazear. Copy & paste widely!

We have a website people! So excited to share more information and resources with you all! Www.wabisabicollective.ca

Calendula Rose oil in the making! Fill a large mason jar with petals from your favourite healing flowers: we love calendula, lavender and rose. Top with carrier oil: we love Sweet Almond Oil but fractionated coconut oil, olive oil, or apricot kernal oil all work well. Let sit in a dark cupboard for 4-6weeks and then strain through a cheese cloth into a clean container for future use. Its great for making balms and salves, or putting directly onto your skin. Enjoy! #homemadeskincare #diy #flowerpower #healing #health #greenbeauty #ecochic #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #sunshinecoastbc #shoplocal #theartofimperfection #wabisabicollective

1st year growing our own calendula flowers for our special calendula cream Thanks to @janine_alyson for the special seeds

Sending some peaceful vibes to everyone out there! #peace #meditation #loveyourself #lovetheplanet #zerowaste #zerowastelife #soap #soaprefill #soaprefillstation #slowliving #shoplocal #sunshinecoastbc #theartofimperfection #wabisabicollective

One week into this fundraiser and I am utterly grateful. I really hesitated over doing this, I had not posted about Grays diagnosis on social media and really ...didnt know how to frame such a huge part of our lives in a post or status update. And so I didnt. What I realize now is that my avoidance of sharing led to a heightened sense of isolation, of aloneness in this life that we live as a family. Dont get me wrong, this life is precious and fun and filled with joy... it is also different from the life I had envisioned. Gray having spinal muscular atrophy was not the plan. The Yukon is very supportive and we have been extremely fortunate in getting what we need for Gray - and he is also the only person in the territory with SMA - and so that aloneness can be heightened. On the morning of my 40th birthday I set up this fundraiser, in the midst of a global pandemic and social justice uprising it felt a little weird - there is A LOT going on right now and a lot of places and people that need support. But I did it. Reluctantly. What can I say? The outpouring of kindness and support is truly overwhelming. I watched the number rise through surprised tears. I had no idea. I had no idea that so many people would show up for us, in these times, with such generosity of spirit. The magnitude of support from so many people from so many places from so many phases and locations of my life has been a profoundly emotional walk down memory lane. From childhood to today you have all expressed such love and this has been, seriously, the best gift I could ever hope for. So, thank you, deeply, for contributing to this really important organization and for helping lift the veil of isolation - I feel so much less alone in this journey.

Copied from a friend. An acquaintance said yesterday that protesting doesnt accomplish what we need. So I too feel super called to post this and spread the wo...rd. Because frankly its incredible what HAS been accomplished. What, you ask? Within 10 days of sustained protests... Minneapolis banned the use of choke holds. Charges were upgraded against Officer Chauvin, and his 3 accomplices arrested and charged. Minneapolis City Council voted to defund the police and invest in a community-led safety model. Dallas adopts a "duty to intervene" rule that requires officers to stop other cops who are engaging in inappropriate use of force. New Jerseys attorney general said the state will update its use-of-force guidelines for the first time in two decades. In Maryland, a bipartisan group of state lawmakers announced a police reform work group. Los Angeles City Council introduced a motion to reduce LAPDs $1.8 billion operating budget by $150 million, reversing a decades long trend of growing the police budget. LA Mayor Garcetti has pledged to re-invest the money from the LAPD budget in community improvement measures to reduce crime. Also, effective immediately: a moratorium on the gang database, and sharper discipline against abusive cops. Police brutality captured on cameras leads to near-immediate suspensions and firings of officers in several cities (eg - Buffalo, Ft. Lauderdale). In Atlanta, 2 officers were fired, and 4 other officers charged after they pulled a young couple from their car at the protests and tasered them. A federal judge in Denver issued a restraining order barring Denver PD from using tear gas or projectiles against protesters. In Denver, an officer was fired after tweeting encouragement of violence against protesters. Louisville mayor suspends "no-knock warrants" of the kind used when police killed Breonna Taylor. FBI opens investigation into the killing Breonna Tayor. Monuments celebrating Confederates are removed in cities in Virginia, Alabama, and other states, including a prominent statue of Robert E Lee in Virginias capitol. Philadelphia permanently removes the statue of ex-mayor Rizzo (who famously told residents to "vote white"). CA prosecutors launch campaign to stop DAs from accepting police union money. Tulsa Mayor agrees to not renew Live PD contract. Louisville police chief fired after police kill David Mcatee at a BBQ joint on 6/1. Street in front of the White House is renamed "Black Lives Matter Plaza. Military forces begin to withdraw from DC. Bipartisan effort in congress begins to shut down a Pentagon program that transfers surplus military weaponry to police. Minn AFL-CIO calls for the resignation of Bob Kroll, the president of the Minn police union and a vocal white supremacist. Civil Rights investigation of Minneapolis PD launched. University of Minnesota, Minn public schools and Minn Parks and Rec have canceled their contracts with the MPD. Minn Institute of Art, First Avenue, Walker Art Center end use of MPD for events. San Francisco DA announces resolution to prevent law enforcement from hiring officers with history of misconduct. Richmond, VA Mayor Stoney announces RPD reform measures: establishing "Marcus" alert for people experiencing mental health crisis, independent Citizen Review Board, an ordinance to remove Confederate monuments, and implementing a racial equity study. Bus unions in multiple cities including Boston, Minneapolis and NYC agree to stop using public buses to transport police officers to protests or to transport arrested protesters. Seattle changes mind and withdraws request to end federal oversight/consent decree of police department. Portland schools superintendent ends use of armed police officers in schools. King County Labor Federation issues ultimatum to police unions, to admit to and address racism in Seattle PD, or be removed. Two Buffalo PD officers were arrested and charged for violently shoving a 75-year old man. The union has suggested not paying their legal fees. Then, theres all the other stuff thats hard to measure: The really difficult public and private conversations that are happening about race and privilege, many for the first time. The realizations some white people are coming to about racism and the role of policing in this country. The self-reflection. The internal battles exploding within organizations over issues that have been simmering or ignored for a long time. Some organizations will end as a result, others will be forever changed or replaced with something stronger and more just. America has never truly reckoned with the continuing aftermath of its original sin--as South Africa did with its Truth & Reconciliation Commission after Apartheid--but the conversations are starting. Similar to #TimesUp and #MeToo, there is a greater recognition and reduced tolerance for racism. Fewer are being silent when they see it. Globally: Protests against racial inequality sparked by the police killing of George Floyd are taking place all over the world. Rallies and memorials have been held in cities across Europe, as well as in Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Australia, and New Zealand. As Wolfgang Ischinger, a former German ambassador to the US, told the New Yorker: "People all over the world understand that their own fights for human rights, for equality and fairness, will become so much more difficult to win if we are going to lose America as the place where I have a dream is a real and universal political program." In France, protesters marched holding signs that said "I cant breathe" to signify both the words of Floyd, and the last words of Adama Traor, a 24-year-old black man who was subdued by police officers and gasped the sentence before he died outside Paris in 2016. In London, demonstrators tore down a controversial statue of 17th century slave trader Edward Colston and tossed it into the bay. Cities across Europe have come together after the death of George Floyd: In Amsterdam, an estimated 10,000 people filled the Dam square on Monday, holding signs and shouting popular chants like "Black lives matter," and "No justice, no peace." In Germany, tens of thousands of people gathered in multiple locations throughout Berlin to demand justice for Floyd and fight against police brutality. A mural dedicated to Floyd was also spray-painted on a stretch of wall in Berlin that once divided the German capital during the Cold War. In Ireland, protesters held a peaceful demonstration outside of Belfast City Hall, and others gathered outside of the US embassy in Dublin. In Italy, protesters gathered and marched with signs that said "Stop killing black people," "Say his name," and "We will not be silent." In Spain, people gathered to march and hold up signs throughout Barcelona and Madrid. In Athens, Greece, protesters took to the streets to collectively hold up a sign that read "I cant breathe." In Brussels, protesters were seen sitting in a peaceful demonstration in front of an opera house in the center of the city. In Denmark, protesters were heard chanting "No justice, no peace!" throughout the streets of Copenhagen, while others gathered outside the US embassy. In Canada, protesters were also grieving for Regis Korchinski-Paquet, a 29-year-old black woman who died on Wednesday after falling from her balcony during a police investigation at her building. And in New Zealand, roughly 2,000 people marched to the US embassy in Auckland, chanting and carrying signs demanding justice. Memorials have been built for Floyd around the world, too. In Mexico City, portraits of him were hung outside the US embassy with roses, candles, and signs. In Poland, candles and flowers were laid out next to photos of Floyd outside the US consulate. And in Syria, two artists created a mural depicting Floyd in the northwestern town of Binnish, "on a wall destroyed by military planes." All around the world, people are united in recognizing BLACK LIVES MATTER Theyve always mattered. The changes we make now can create the society that reflects that truth. If we keep working, if we keep our foot on the gas. There has been a global shift, an awakening. Much has changed in just a couple weeks. And there is still so much work to be done. We are now balanced on the point of transformation and we determine where it goes from here. Keep protesting. Keep educating yourself. Keep speaking out and shining the light on the racism you see, even within yourself. This is difficult, messy work, and we as a country have been avoiding this reckoning for a long time. For George Floyd, Tamir Rice, Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Freddie Gray Jr., Walter Scott, Oscar Grant III, Philando Castile, Sandra Bland, Tamir Rice, Botham Jean, Atatiana Jefferson, for all the voices crying for justice over centuries, and for the soul of America itself: Its time. Original author unknown, fact-checked and substantially updated and edited by Paul Lazear. Copy & paste widely!

Hello Wabi Sabi Collective friends! We wanted to let everyone know we will be returning to normal hours: Thursday-Sunday from 12-4pm. We are asking you all to continue to come through the back door entrance and you will find our sign out to help you locate the door. We look forward to seeing you all soon! #openingup #soaprefill #zerowaste #shoplocal #theartofimperfection #wabisabicollective

Reposted from mspackyetti #2020 #amplifymelanatedvoices #wecandobetter

Black lives matter #blackouttuesday

Good morning! The sun is shining here today and its a good day for some green house cleaning. I use our amber spray bottles for all purpose cleaner, counter top cleaner and vinegar for windows. Come into the shop and pick one up! Open Thursday 12-4! (photo credit unknown) #greencleaning #ecofriendly #lovetheearth #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #zerowastelife #amberglass #soaprefill #shoplocal #sunshinecoastbc #theartofimperfection #wabisabicollective

Shops open SAT 12-3 We have lovely gifts to nourish all the mamas . .... Calendula face cream . Soothing rose water facial mister . An amazing brightening and smoothing facial scrub . Crystal water bottles . Come see us in the shop . Photos making yummy facial sugar scrubs in the gardens @ Wabi Sabi Collective

Some of our favourite things! @wabi_sabi_collective geranium mister, soap pump and grapefruit-bergamot hand soap tucked in a sweet basket from @thekubestudios and @barter.design bowl filled with dried hops from my sweet neighbor. #simplepleasures #ecochic #soap #soaprefill #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #greenliving #shoplocal #sunshinecoastbc #theartofimperfection #wabisabicollective

Shops open 12-3 . . Its that time of year ... All things dandelion One of our Favorite things to do it make dandelion slave . We sell one in the shop plus we have all the ingredients if you want to make your own @ Wabi Sabi Collective

From a psychologist: "After having thirty-one sessions this week with patients where the singular focus was COVID-19 and how to cope, I decided to consolidate m...y advice and make a list that I hope is helpful to all. I cant control a lot of what is going on right now, but I can contribute this. Edit: I am surprised and heartened that this has been shared so widely! People have asked me to credential myself, so to that end, I am a doctoral level Psychologist in NYS with a Psy.D. in the specialities of School and Clinical Psychology." MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS TIPS FOR QUARANTINE 1. Stick to a routine. Go to sleep and wake up at a reasonable time, write a schedule that is varied and includes time for work as well as self-care. 2. Dress for the social life you want, not the social life you have. Get showered and dressed in comfortable clothes, wash your face, brush your teeth. Take the time to do a bath or a facial. Put on some bright colors. It is amazing how our dress can impact our mood. 3. Get out at least once a day, for at least thirty minutes. If you are concerned of contact, try first thing in the morning, or later in the evening, and try less traveled streets and avenues. If you are high risk or living with those who are high risk, open the windows and blast the fan. It is amazing how much fresh air can do for spirits. 4. Find some time to move each day, again daily for at least thirty minutes. If you dont feel comfortable going outside, there are many YouTube videos that offer free movement classes, and if all else fails, turn on the music and have a dance party! 5. Reach out to others, you guessed it, at least once daily for thirty minutes. Try to do FaceTime, Skype, phone calls, textingconnect with other people to seek and provide support. Dont forget to do this for your children as well. Set up virtual playdates with friends daily via FaceTime, Facebook Messenger Kids, Zoom, etcyour kids miss their friends, too! 6. Stay hydrated and eat well. This one may seem obvious, but stress and eating often dont mix well, and we find ourselves over-indulging, forgetting to eat, and avoiding food. Drink plenty of water, eat some good and nutritious foods, and challenge yourself to learn how to cook something new! 7. Develop a self-care toolkit. This can look different for everyone. A lot of successful self-care strategies involve a sensory component (seven senses: touch, taste, sight, hearing, smell, vestibular (movement) and proprioceptive (comforting pressure). An idea for each: a soft blanket or stuffed animal, a hot chocolate, photos of vacations, comforting music, lavender or eucalyptus oil, a small swing or rocking chair, a weighted blanket. A journal, an inspirational book, or a mandala coloring book is wonderful, bubbles to blow or blowing watercolor on paper through a straw are visually appealing as well as work on controlled breath. Mint gum, Listerine strips, ginger ale, frozen Starburst, ice packs, and cold are also good for anxiety regulation. For children, it is great to help them create a self-regulation comfort box (often a shoe-box or bin they can decorate) that they can use on the ready for first-aid when overwhelmed. 8. Spend extra time playing with children. Children will rarely communicate how they are feeling, but will often make a bid for attention and communication through play. Dont be surprised to see therapeutic themes of illness, doctor visits, and isolation play through. Understand that play is cathartic and helpful for childrenit is how they process their world and problem solve, and theres a lot they are seeing and experiencing in the now. 9. Give everyone the benefit of the doubt, and a wide berth. A lot of cooped up time can bring out the worst in everyone. Each person will have moments when they will not be at their best. It is important to move with grace through blowups, to not show up to every argument you are invited to, and to not hold grudges and continue disagreements. Everyone is doing the best they can to make it through this. 10. Everyone find their own retreat space. Space is at a premium, particularly with city living. It is important that people think through their own separate space for work and for relaxation. For children, help them identify a place where they can go to retreat when stressed. You can make this place cozy by using blankets, pillows, cushions, scarves, beanbags, tents, and forts. It is good to know that even when we are on top of each other, we have our own special place to go to be alone. 11. Expect behavioral issues in children, and respond gently. We are all struggling with disruption in routine, none more than children, who rely on routines constructed by others to make them feel safe and to know what comes next. Expect increased anxiety, worries and fears, nightmares, difficulty separating or sleeping, testing limits, and meltdowns. Do not introduce major behavioral plans or consequences at this timehold stable and focus on emotional connection. 12. Focus on safety and attachment. We are going to be living for a bit with the unprecedented demand of meeting all work deadlines, homeschooling children, running a sterile household, and making a whole lot of entertainment in confinement. We can get wrapped up in meeting expectations in all domains, but we must remember that these are scary and unpredictable times for children. Focus on strengthening the connection through time spent following their lead, through physical touch, through play, through therapeutic books, and via verbal reassurances that you will be there for them in this time. 13. Lower expectations and practice radical self-acceptance. This idea is connected with #12. We are doing too many things in this moment, under fear and stress. This does not make a formula for excellence. Instead, give yourself what psychologists call radical self acceptance: accepting everything about yourself, your current situation, and your life without question, blame, or pushback. You cannot fail at thisthere is no roadmap, no precedent for this, and we are all truly doing the best we can in an impossible situation. 14. Limit social media and COVID conversation, especially around children. One can find tons of information on COVID-19 to consume, and it changes minute to minute. The information is often sensationalized, negatively skewed, and alarmist. Find a few trusted sources that you can check in with consistently, limit it to a few times a day, and set a time limit for yourself on how much you consume (again 30 minutes tops, 2-3 times daily). Keep news and alarming conversations out of earshot from childrenthey see and hear everything, and can become very frightened by what they hear. 15. Notice the good in the world, the helpers. There is a lot of scary, negative, and overwhelming information to take in regarding this pandemic. There are also a ton of stories of people sacrificing, donating, and supporting one another in miraculous ways. It is important to counter-balance the heavy information with the hopeful information. 16. Help others. Find ways, big and small, to give back to others. Support restaurants, offer to grocery shop, check in with elderly neighbors, write psychological wellness tips for othershelping others gives us a sense of agency when things seem out of control. 17. Find something you can control, and control the heck out of it. In moments of big uncertainty and overwhelm, control your little corner of the world. Organize your bookshelf, purge your closet, put together that furniture, group your toys. It helps to anchor and ground us when the bigger things are chaotic. 18. Find a long-term project to dive into. Now is the time to learn how to play the keyboard, put together a huge jigsaw puzzle, start a 15 hour game of Risk, paint a picture, read the Harry Potter series, binge watch an 8-season show, crochet a blanket, solve a Rubix cube, or develop a new town in Animal Crossing. Find something that will keep you busy, distracted, and engaged to take breaks from what is going on in the outside world. 19. Engage in repetitive movements and left-right movements. Research has shown that repetitive movement (knitting, coloring, painting, clay sculpting, jump roping etc) especially left-right movement (running, drumming, skating, hopping) can be effective at self-soothing and maintaining self-regulation in moments of distress. 20. Find an expressive art and go for it. Our emotional brain is very receptive to the creative arts, and it is a direct portal for release of feeling. Find something that is creative (sculpting, drawing, dancing, music, singing, playing) and give it your all. See how relieved you can feel. It is a very effective way of helping kids to emote and communicate as well! 21. Find lightness and humor in each day. There is a lot to be worried about, and with good reason. Counterbalance this heaviness with something funny each day: cat videos on YouTube, a stand-up show on Netflix, a funny moviewe all need a little comedic relief in our day, every day. 22. Reach out for helpyour team is there for you. If you have a therapist or psychiatrist, they are available to you, even at a distance. Keep up your medications and your therapy sessions the best you can. If you are having difficulty coping, seek out help for the first time. There are mental health people on the ready to help you through this crisis. Your childrens teachers and related service providers will do anything within their power to help, especially for those parents tasked with the difficult task of being a whole treatment team to their child with special challenges. Seek support groups of fellow home-schoolers, parents, and neighbors to feel connected. There is help and support out there, any time of the dayalthough we are physically distant, we can always connect virtually. 23. Chunk your quarantine, take it moment by moment. We have no road map for this. We dont know what this will look like in 1 day, 1 week, or 1 month from now. Often, when I work with patients who have anxiety around overwhelming issues, I suggest that they engage in a strategy called chunkingfocusing on whatever bite-sized piece of a challenge that feels manageable. Whether that be 5 minutes, a day, or a week at a timefind what feels doable for you, and set a time stamp for how far ahead in the future you will let yourself worry. Take each chunk one at a time, and move through stress in pieces. 24. Remind yourself daily that this is temporary. It seems in the midst of this quarantine that it will never end. It is terrifying to think of the road stretching ahead of us. Please take time to remind yourself that although this is very scary and difficult, and will go on for an undetermined amount of time, it is a season of life and it will pass. We will return to feeing free, safe, busy, and connected in the days ahead. 25. Find the lesson. This whole crisis can seem sad, senseless, and at times, avoidable. When psychologists work with trauma, a key feature to helping someone work through said trauma is to help them find their agency, the potential positive outcomes they can effect, the meaning and construction that can come out of destruction. What can each of us learn here, in big and small ways, from this crisis? What needs to change in ourselves, our homes, our communities, our nation, and our world?

Simple shower aesthetic (Photo credit unknown) #amberglass #refill #soap #bathroomdecor #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #greenlivingtips #ecofriendly #shoplocal #sunshinecoastbc #theartofimperfection #wabisabicollective

Pantry inspo! My goal for this coming week is to organize my pantry and spice cupboard. If you are feeling like you want things to look pretty in jars send us a dm! We have lots of sizes for you to use. (Photo credit unknown) #organization #pantryorganization #glassjars #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #homedecor #shoplocal #sunshinecoastbc #theartofimperfection #wabisabicollective

Are you feeling crafty? Melt and pour soaps are perfect for getting creative without a huge commitment. Our moisturizing coconut and shea butter soap bases are easy to melt down and you can add whatever extras you would like: poppy seeds, dried lavender, coffee grounds, essential oils and clays for colouring. Fun and easy to do with the kids! The shop is open today from 12-3pm so come and try it out. We also have lots of carrier oils if you are feeling ready to try making your own soap from scratch! #soapmaking #meltandpoursoap #soaprefill #diy #diyprojects #greenliving #ecofriendly #natural #essentialoils #selfcare #creative #shoplocal #sunshinecoastbc #theartofimperfection #wabisabicollective

Favourite bedtime ritual: Epsom Salts (or Magnesium flakes), essential oils and bath time. Tonights bath is scented with Vetiver Japanese ceramics from @lallilovesit #selfcare #slowliving #rest #bathtime #essentialoils #healing #quiet #calm #peaceful #sleepbetter #ecofriendly #sunshinecoastbc #shoplocal #theartofimperfection #wabisabicollective

A great use for Amber glass bottles! Simple decor shifts can be uplifting and spring flowers are blooming #amberglass #amberglassbottles #naturaldecor #ecofriendly #greenliving #zerowasteliving #zerowastehome #soaprefill #shoplocal #sunshinecoastbc #theartofimperfection #wabisabicollective

This sweet little cartoon reminds me of how much cleaning we are all doing! If you are looking for bulk baking soda, cleaning vinegar, castille soap, spray bottles and brushes weve got you covered! Shop is open Thursday from 12-3pm! #sustainability #sustainableliving #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #zerowastehome #greenliving #ecofriendly #natural #shoplocal #sunshinecoastbc #theartofimperfection #wabisabicollective

Making your own Calendula oil is simple and makes a wonderful base for salves and creams. I fill a large mason jar about halfway with dried petals and top with carrier oil of your choice. I usually use a mix sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil, and jojoba oil to fill the jar to the top. Put the lid on securely and give it a good shake. Store in a dark cupboard for a month, occasionally turning the jar to mix in thoroughly. Some sources have said to turn the jar upside down ...but I am prone to things leaking so I am very cautious when I do! After a month, you can strain the oil through a cheese cloth and use as needed. I often have a few jars going at a time and let them sit as long as possible for thorough saturation. #oil #calendula #healingoil #diy #diyskincare #natural #naturalbeauty #greenbeauty #ecofriendly #masonjar #amberglass #shoplocal #sunshinecoastbc #theartofimperfection #wabisabicollective

In a time when we are all home and needing to clean more often, its nice to have pretty cleaning items to look at! We have these wooden brushes in two sizes and glass spray bottles in amber and clear glass. Send us a dm if you would like to have some ready for curb side pick up on Thursday or Saturday 12-3pm! (Photo credit unknown) #amberglass #woodenbrush #greenliving #greenclean #ecochic #greenliving #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #shoplocal #sunshinecoastbc #theartofimperfection #wabisabicollective

Look at how cute our amber bottles look in this little basket from @thekubestudios ! Perfect for soap and lotion in the bathroom. #soap #soaprefill #amberglass #glassbottles #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #greenliving #ecofriendly #homedecor #homedecoration #shoplocal #shopsmall #sunshinecoastbc #theartofimperfection #lwabisabicollective

Curious about skincare? Send us a dm or come get your refills today at the shop from 12-3pm. Come to the back door with your clean containers

SHOP OPEN 12-3 TODAY . Come fill up ! . .... Sweet little pots and plants from @thekubestudios See more

Shop is open today 12-3 .. We have sapadilla back in the house . Grapefruit bergamot laundry ... Lavender lime & bergamot grapefruit dish Their counter top cleaner is alcohol based great for cleaning . . Same protocol as last week - come to the back door of the kube - we will take your order and deliver to your car - if you need to do other errands give us your order and come back by 3 . Thank you for your support and for shopping local Stay well and safe

2 Easy hand sanitizer recipes . We are open tomorrow 12-3 and while we ran out Thursday of aloe gel and isopropyl alcohol we are all stocked up ! . Please check older post for order protocol ... . . Thank you for your continued support @ Wabi Sabi Collective See more

Thank you to everyone who are continuing to support us during these times! Coming next week: 99% alcohol and aloe Vera gel for hand sanitizer!Thank you to everyone who are continuing to support us during these times! Coming next week: 99% alcohol and aloe Vera gel for hand sanitizer!

This is a simple and nourishing facial toner- rose water, aloe vera, witch hazel and essential oils. Spray on your face after cleansing morning and night. Also great for setting your makeup! #simpleskincare #greenbeauty #ecofriendly #essentialoils #rose #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #shoplocal #sunshinecoastbc #theartofimperfection #wabisabicollective

My lovely neighbor brought me some homemade soap and homegrown hops. Beauty in a bowl! We love making soap from scratch and have lots of lovely ingredients to make your own: coconut oil, avocado oil, castor oil, Shea butter, clays for natural colourant. Come and pick up some goodies Thursday through Sunday 12-4pm. #homemadesoap #homemadesoaps #diy #essentialoils #essentialoilsforthewin #ecofriendly #ecofriendlyliving #greenbeauty #selfcare #soaprefill #soaprefillstation #zerowasteliving #zerowaste #zerowastehome #sunshinecoastbc #shoplocal #theartofimperfection #wabisabicollective

We love using the gram for some inspiration! This photo is from one of my favourite accounts @simply.living.well What are some of your zero waste/slow living favourite accounts? #slowliving #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #zerowastehome #greenliving #ecofriendly #ditchtheplastic #beauty #simplelife #shoplocal #sunshinecoastbc #wabisabicollective #theartofimperfection

Hi friends! Gentle reminder to come and give yourselves some valentines love at our workshop today! Dm us for details!

Details: Please come and join us at The Kube for a chance to unwind with a glass of wine and beautiful handmade body products. Come and make your own body oil & sugar scrub, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon. Preregistration appreciated! ... Confirm your space at [email protected] Cash or Credit payment accepted. What: Make Valentines Gifts for yourself or one you love at The Kube When: February 13th Where:104 875 Gibsons Way (The Kube) Time: 4pm - 6pm Cost: $40.00

I found a few cute little art pieces like this on Pinterest and had to share. Such simple things to help our homes be clean and chemical free. Come find what you need at the shop today from 12-4pm! And stay tuned for our upcoming Valentines Day workshop info! #sustainableliving #greencleaning #greenliving #ecofriendly #diy #glassnotplastic #zerowasteliving #femaleentrepreneur #shoplocal #sunshinecoastbc #theartofimperfection #wabisabicollective

Sounds about right to me! Come into the shop today and we can chat about clean recipes and ingredients that you can use on your skin and in your home! We are open from 12-4pm. #detoxyourbody #detoxyourskin #ecofriendly #greenliving #diy #diyskincare #beauty #selfcare #loveyourself #soap #soaprefill #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #shoplocal #sunshinecoastbc #theartofimperfection

Every little bit counts! I love all how the coast has embraced ditching the straw but for those humans who need a straw for various reasons weve got you covered! We have both glass and stainless steel straws available at the shop! (Photo credit unknown) #ditchtheplastic #glassstraw #glassstraws #stainlesssteelstraw #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #ecofriendly #soaprefillstation #diy #shoplocal #sunshinecoastbc #theartofimperfection

My favourite face toner is simple to make and so refreshing for your skin. Rose water, witch hazel, Aloe Vera, rose and helichrysum essential oils. Mix and mist! #diy #diyskincare #ecofriendly #greenliving #greenbeauty #essentialoils #everythingrose #shoplocal #sunshinecoastbc #theartofimperfection #wabisabicollective