Ethical Entrepreneurs
Go Against the Current
Many people become fickle, believing that if something goes wrong or does not seem right that it must be a sign from the Universe that this is not right. Well, if every bump in the road makes you change course, then no, it is not for you. Because life will try to hinder your awakening. When salmon swim upstream and return home, they struggle against the current, with many obstacles in their w...
Read more...Who’s Making Your Clothes?
At Creating Good Karma, we're excited to bring on board some new articles of clothing and intimates that are "sweatshop-free." Since you wear clothing so close to your heart and the rest of your body, why not feel good about the apparel you choose? Word's getting out about our feel-good approach! Click here to check it out. Plus—when you order from Creating Good Karma, we don...
Read more...How Was Your Earth Hour?
We constantly hear messages, see advertising, and get spoken to about conserving energy and not being wasteful, so by now, it should be second nature to most. When Earth Hour came along, I was left feeling like there was not much else I could do to conserve even more energy when I already conserve as much as I can all the time. Then a thought occurred! Why not use even LESS energy than I always do...
Read more...The Laughs of Life
There are many times where you'll find yourself in embarrassing situations. Like when you're walking along and you happen to trip on that crack in the sidewalk. Or when you go to speak, and you fumble your sentences into a blathering mess. How about when you have food stuck in your teeth and don't realize it until you check yourself in the mirror, hours later? Maybe that's just...
Read more...Acts of Kindness
Throughout my day-to-day activities, I find it interesting to people-watch when I get a few moments. I watch strangers interact with one another, and sometimes I have the pleasure of witnessing acts of kindness. Occasionally, I actually get to be a part of those acts and it really brings an ever-lasting smile to my face when I've helped someone out in some small way. When you act in kindness ...
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Take a Break from Technology
Living in a world of technology, it can be hard to break free from it. Everywhere you turn there's always someone chatting on a cell phone, typing an email on a BlackBerry, or playing a game on a handheld game device. Maybe I'm just old-fashioned, but it makes me curious why some can't or don't want to get away from it all whenever they can. Has our world become so obsessed a...
Read more...Embrace the Journey
Often, when things become challenging in life (and even at times when things become too easy), we question ourselves with the whats, the wheres, the whens, and the hows. This can be stressing if these questions need answers right away, but little do we realize that without those things to question and to work through, there wouldn't be much of a life to live and not much character in your per...
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Everyday Heroes
Heroism is an important ingredient in the recipe of life, for bringing greater purpose and lifelong fulfillment. We often read about and/or even witness acts of heroism in our lifetime, but there are so many heroes in this world, it's a shame we can't make them all known. Could you imagine one hourly newscast that was strictly about the stories of heroes rather than the grim news we hea...
Read more...All in Moderation, All in Good Time
In order to live a healthy life, we have always been told to eat right, drink 8 glasses of water a day, and exercise. Honestly I do believe it's that simple to keep our physical selves healthy, but what about our spirit and emotional selves? For those two things, I would like to add two simple rules: moderation and patience. When one takes on a diet, a new way of life, or a new way of thinkin...
Read more...Life Is for the Young at Heart
I look around at children and observe them as they live, learn, and explore. I find it amazing that when they fall down, they cry for a few seconds, get back up, and minutes later, seem to forget their fall ever happened. Sometimes I think they're more resilient than some adults—even me! As an adult I appreciate this innocence; I sometimes wish I could forget some of the "falls" I&#...
Read more...You’re Not the Only One in This World
On my commute to and from work, I've seen new ads popping up in the transit system that target inconsiderate/obnoxious people. You know the ones who act like they are the only one on the train or bus? You hear every word of their phone conversation or get whacked in the head with their backpack. Not a very pleasant way to start or end your day, to say the least. I always try to be aware of my...
Read more...Resolving Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions were never big with me. I've tried sticking to them but always end up falling off the wagon by mid-February. I then looked at my list and realized they were pretty huge resolutions I was trying to achieve. No one needs that kind of pressure. So I started breaking down the larger items into many small ones. Let's say you (or I) wanted to lose 10 pounds. Instead of b...
Read more...Wrapping Up the Holidays
With all the hustle and bustle at the malls this time of year, it's hard to remember everything on your to do list when there's so much to do and so many distractions. Giftwrap seems to be one of those things that come in last on my list, and something I always tend to forget, leaving me scrambling at the last minute. I'm not one for going all out on wrapping the gifts I give, but I...
Read more...Learning to Let Go with Grace
Letting go gracefully is not something that is second nature to most. Accepting change and allowing change to happen naturally can be a tough, emotionally stressful process. So how do we teach ourselves to let go gracefully? When most people find themselves in a new chapter in their life or are dealing with an unexpected surprise, they may already have the outcomes figured out, or expect things to...
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Be Your Unique Self
Whenever I take a vacation, for some reason I seem to notice the people around me more than when I'm in my comfort zone. On my last vacation, I couldn’t help but notice a scary similarity between some of the people I saw. They all had the same fashion sense, wore their hair in the same way, and wore similar accessories to go with their outfits. It piqued my interest about my own originality ...
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Mother Earth Is More Fragile Than You May Think
When you think of all the small things that make up Mother Earth, you realize how truly amazing and truly fragile "she" is. A match can destroy a forest, a colony of animals, and insects that are vital to our food chain. An oil spill can harm our delicate eco-system, and greenhouse gases can tear apart our atmosphere. Chaotic weather, climate change, extinction of animals, demise of &qu...
Read more...Finding Your True Holiday Spirit
The holidays are a time to slow yourself down and take a moment to make new memories and cherish old traditions. However, each year the "spirit of the season" seems to drift away in a sea of material items and commercialization. I can't help but wonder if this is why the holidays have become so stressful for so many. It seems we've completely lost touch with the true meaning of...
Read more...Are Simple Beginnings on the Brink of Extinction?
There was once a time when neighbors were friends and invited each other over for coffee or a BBQ, people passing on the street would give a friendly greeting, drivers would give a wave of thanks for letting them in your lane, and stores were owned and operated by the locals, offering unique one-of-a-kind items. When I stop and take a look around as if I were a small town girl who's never bee...
Read more...The Miracle of Teamwork
I'm not much of a sports fan but I did happen to watch a movie called "Miracle" the other night and was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. What I loved most was the message. Putting all the best players onto one team doesn't necessarily make it the best team in the league. What you need to do is find the right players. Sure, having the best people under one roof may sound grea...
Read more...Do You Have a Career? Or Just Another Job?
My mom has been at her job for over 35 years. That’s pretty amazing, given the way things are these days. One day I asked her if that career was something she sought out to do when she was younger; she told me that it was just something that happened to fall into her lap at the age of 18. She enjoyed what she did, so never really thought of the other possibilities. Like her, there may be many who ...
Read more...Communication Can Make It or Break It
Last week, I was excited to receive a letter from a charity I had recently donated money to. I flipped it open only to read that they needed more money. To my surprise there was only a small portion of the letter dedicated to how donations are helping. I was upset and shocked to think that a charity with such a good reputation within the community wasn't more sensitive to how they communicate...
Read more...Victories in Disguise
There was a point in my past where I hit a career high. I was doing what I loved in an environment I had sought for what seemed like forever. Having reached it at such a young age, I was grateful and thought it was all up from there. I could not have been more wrong. Only a month into my career high, I hit my career low. Not fitting into my new position, I was set free. Being the eternal optimist ...
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Positive Design for Positive Change
Why do you do what you do? Myself, I am drawn to graphic design because I am an advocate for positive change; I believe that can be an underlying drive for pretty much any job. I try to align myself with projects that will contribute to better things and it makes me feel good to know I've made a difference in my own creative way. In a single ad campaign (or any other form of design), designe...
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What Do You Want Tomorrow to Look Like?
Sometimes it’s hard to stay positive in this world of uncertainty and setbacks. Unfortunately these things are part of life, so training your brain to think positive when times get rough is essential for a happy, fulfilling life. But the real secret is: it's all up to you. I know what it’s like to swim in a pool of pity, even for months at a time. I’ve been there and eventually I realized tha...
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