Go Against the Current
Amanda WeedmarkMany 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...CategoriesEthical EntrepreneursWho’s Making Your Clothes?
Amanda WeedmarkAt 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...CategoriesEthical EntrepreneursHow Was Your Earth Hour?
Amanda WeedmarkWe 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...CategoriesEthical EntrepreneursThe Laughs of Life
Amanda WeedmarkThere 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...CategoriesEthical EntrepreneursActs of Kindness
Amanda WeedmarkThroughout 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 ...
Read more...CategoriesEthical EntrepreneursTake a Break from Technology
Amanda WeedmarkLiving 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...CategoriesEthical EntrepreneursEmbrace the Journey
Amanda WeedmarkOften, 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...
Read more...CategoriesEthical EntrepreneursEveryday Heroes
Amanda WeedmarkHeroism 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...CategoriesEthical EntrepreneursAll in Moderation, All in Good Time
Amanda WeedmarkIn 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...CategoriesEthical EntrepreneursLife Is for the Young at Heart
Amanda WeedmarkI 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&#...
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You’re Not the Only One in This World
Amanda WeedmarkOn 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 li...
Read more...CategoriesEthical EntrepreneursResolving Resolutions
Amanda WeedmarkNew 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 lis...
Read more...CategoriesEthical EntrepreneursWrapping Up the Holidays
Amanda WeedmarkWith 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 m...
Read more...CategoriesEthical EntrepreneursLearning to Let Go with Grace
Amanda WeedmarkLetting go gracefully is not something that is second nature to most. Accepting change and allowing change to happen naturally can be a tough, emotionally stres...
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Amanda WeedmarkWhenever 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 h...
Read more...CategoriesEthical EntrepreneursMother Earth Is More Fragile Than You May Think
Amanda WeedmarkWhen 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 fore...
Read more...CategoriesEthical EntrepreneursFinding Your True Holiday Spirit
Amanda WeedmarkThe 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 seas...
Read more...CategoriesEthical EntrepreneursAre Simple Beginnings on the Brink of Extinction?
Amanda WeedmarkThere 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, ...
Read more...CategoriesEthical EntrepreneursThe Miracle of Teamwork
Amanda WeedmarkI'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 ...
Read more...CategoriesEthical EntrepreneursDo You Have a Career? Or Just Another Job?
Amanda WeedmarkMy 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 s...
Read more...CategoriesEthical EntrepreneursCommunication Can Make It or Break It
Amanda WeedmarkLast 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 s...
Read more...CategoriesEthical EntrepreneursVictories in Disguise
Amanda WeedmarkThere 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 ...
Read more...CategoriesEthical EntrepreneursPositive Design for Positive Change
Amanda WeedmarkWhy 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 pre...
Read more...CategoriesEthical EntrepreneursWhat Do You Want Tomorrow to Look Like?
Amanda WeedmarkSometimes 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 pos...
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