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Wahclella Falls and Boulders, Columbia

Centuries of Keeping the Planet in Balance

By Constadina Zarokostas-Vasiliades

For thousands of years, tribes around the world have passed down traditions to keep the planet in balance. One of these tribes, the Kogui in Colombia, sees the spirit in all things. To them, everything vibrates with energy. They believe that when we take from our planet, we must give something back to restore balance. Failing to give back disrupts this vibration and causes an imbalance. At that point, Mother Nature shows us her disapproval.

Watch the video clip below by Giuseppe from Project Happiness to better understand how balance on our planet began. The Kogui invite us to view the Earth through their eyes.

Click here to follow Giuseppe as he journeys through the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta to find the Kogui, who teach us how to live in harmony with the planet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcceovyNjhE

Information on an Australian company that is working to keep the planet in balance can be found here: https://healthybalancedworld.com/responsibility-in-business-leads-to-an-environmentally-friendly-society/

Gardening Improves Health and Happiness

If you weren’t hit by unexpected snow storms in the past month, it is time to prep your soil for planting seeds for vegetables that will keep you healthy through the summer and fall. Don’t think of it as a spring-time chore, but as the doorway to get you outdoors for health and happiness! The health benefits of gardening not only come from the end result, but also the labour of creating a garden.

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