Cathy Keenan Business

A quote from our favourite book and a perfect chapter for this thanksgiving weekend.

‘What would it be like to be raised on gratitude, to speak to the natural world as a member of the democracy of species, to raise a pledge of interdependence?

No declarations of political loyalty are required, just a response to a repeated question: “Can we agree to be grateful for all that is given?” In the Thanksgiving Address, I hear respect toward all our nonhuman relatives, not one political entity, but to all of life. What happens to nationalism, to political boundar- ies, when allegiance lies with winds and waters that know no bound- aries, that cannot be bought or sold?’

Thank you for breathing your beautiful words into existence for the benefit of all. A salve for our wounded hearts and an offering of hope and gratitude.
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LOVE this human with all my heart ❤️

She leads with kindness and generosity and sees the good in everyone AND has the gift of capturing this in her incredible photography.

This is so relevant and with a billion dollar wellness industry and so many unwell people perhaps it’s time to start expanding our idea of what health and wellness actually means.

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Today is a day of action across the province of British Columbia to ask that our government to stay accountable and protect the last of the old growth forests.

This is a critical moment for forests in British Columbia. Three years have passed since the B.C. government promised to work with First Nations to implement a paradigm-shift in forest stewardship laid out in the Old Growth Strategic Review (OGSR). Yet the B.C. government has made little progress on their promises. In fact, most old growth remains on the chopping block.

Old Growth forests sequester huge amounts of carbon at a rate greater than younger trees.

They store moisture and lower temperatures, clean the air and soak up water to prevent flooding and landslides.

They recycle water creating more rain in the area and so help prevent drought.

They are resident to wildfires and resilient after wildfires esp. when compared to tree plantations or logged areas.

The Inland Temperate Rainforests, where we live in Revelstoke, is the last such ecosystem of any substantial size on the planet and at risk of collapsing if we continue to log.

And these ancient forests can never be replaced when they are gone.

I call on your government to engage the full involvement of First Nations to review and participate in new forest policy and management as laid out in the OGSR.

I call on your government to fund a just transition to this new sustainable forest model for forestry workers and the communities.

I also ask your government to give park status to the Rainbow Jordan Wilderness near Revelstoke. It is an ancient forest with extremely high values in biodiversity.

Thank you for you attention to this urgent issue.


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Where’s the ball you fluffy little thing?!

Found a great group of very supportive and hilarious women for women’s boxing led by the beautiful

So happy to be here.

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Supporting inclusivity in my children’s schools so ALL children feel safe and seen.

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Instead of coffee and muffin on a Saturday morning, my sweet indulgence is flowers from
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Instead of coffee and muffin on a Saturday morning, my sweet indulgence is flowers from
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18 people
36 ears
180 fine acupuncture needles
9 frosted quarts crystal bowls
one beautiful space…

to witness, acknowledge and celebrate the change of seasons.

The last 15 or so days, according to East Asian medicine is an opportunity return to ourselves (the earth phase) to ground our experiences of the season we are leaving behind and to prepare for the season we are transitioning into.

Each season has its own rhythm, tempo and pace and as we move through these transitions, we are encourage to make these adaptations as well.

As we leave the expansive and outward qualities of summer and move into the more contracted and inward energies of the Autumnal equinox we shift our attention inwards to reflect and discern what aspects of our lives we can continue cultivating and what we can let go of.

Last night .ball soothed and nourished us with the deep vibrational sounds that felt like a weighted blanket that sank into our bones while I had the great pleasure to poke people and stimulate certain points in their ears that can help reduce anxiety, calm the body and help with sleep.

Any transition we go through in life, whether big or small is always an invitation to turn your attention inwards and ask your body what it needs in the his moment to feel most nourished.

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Yesterday I had the good fortune to spend a day in retreat with .movement which I had won as a prize through

The definition of a retreat is to ‘draw back’. It could be as simple as a walk in the forest, a weekend away, a movement or meditation practice, even a lunch break….

We simply need a quiet place to withdraw from the demands and stressors of life so that we may re emerge with new perspectives and perhaps insights about ourselves we may not have realized.

A retreat can last a day, a week, an hour or even 10mins….what do you need to withdraw from in order to replenish yourself? Are we on the right track? Are our actions in line with our most important values? What does my body need in this moment to feel most nourished?

I am grateful to have had a day away from my family and as much as I love them, I need ME time.

Thank you for a beautiful day of movement, food and connection 🧘‍♂️

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I’m sorry that so many of you have been bothered by this nuisance and please report it so IG makes this account (with the underscore) disappear.

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