April 2023 Newsletter Root & Rise Hawaiʻi |
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“Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you, doesn’t mean you can, should, or need to do it alone.” - writer & therapist, Lisa Olivera |
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Introducing: Kōkua Hands, Kōkua Minds! This pilot project, made possible through partnership with Vibrant Hawaiʻi, offers an opportunity to give back to the land, connect with our community, and learn mindfulness and coping skills. Through the project, our hope is for participants to cultivate mental health wellness and a sense of kuleana (responsibility). The service tasks range from picking up trash to planting and weeding, depending on the site. Grounding practices will be infused throughout the project. Want to join? Call 617-543-8065 to reserve a spot. |
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Wāhine Wellness Fair Join us on May 19th in Kona for journal-making and a celebration of women & all things feminine! |
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Nature Mandalas Reaching into the morning sun and rooting our feet into the ground. This is how we began our mandala workshop with an energizing stretch led by Mona, co-founder of Root & Rise, with residents and staff from CARE Hawaiʻi’s crisis shelter. |
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After learning about the universality and symbolism of mandalas across time, culture, and place, the group chose to make a single, collective mandala to build social cohesion and togetherness. They arranged endemic hāpuʻu ferns and maʻo hau hele hibiscus flowers, hefty ʻulu (breadfruit) leaves, fragrant herbs like catnip, basil, and oregano, and a single, brilliant ginger blossom at the center. Richard quietly took the lead, helping to create shape and symmetry. Others took time to mindfully fill in the gaps. And Sarah added finishing touches of rose and gardenia petals. The final mandala – a radiant, impermanent masterpiece – reminded participants that moments in life are fleeting, and the only constant in this world is change – an important insight as many people transition from crisis to stability. Mahalo to Deirdre and CARE Hawaiʻi staff for supporting this activity. |
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...and more April highlights |
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| | Crafting springtime baskets or altars by combining traditional Easter elements and a Root & Rise “eco-touch” of herbs, flowers, and recycled materials. |
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| | Blending herbal teas and sachets that calm, excite, and reflect our moods. |
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Juliette & Susan for a morning of volunteering in our nursery. Gwyn for supporting our Earth Day outing. Our new māmaki retail partners, Hannah & Mic of Da Shark Shed.
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Contribute to Root & Rise Hawaiʻi |
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We need YOUR support to continually offer programs that foster “peace + tranquility from within,” a quote from a recent participant, for under-resourced and often marginalized residents of Hawaiʻi island. |
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| | Join The Seed Circle: We depend on these monthly donations, small or large, to implement programs for those who need it most. Plus, you'll receive special perks, like a welcome gift & exclusive updates. | | |
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| | Make a one-time gift: A donation of any size demonstrates community support & makes a huge impact. | | |
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| | Donate supplies: We’re always accepting donations of art supplies/gently used items that can be repurposed for crafts. We currently need 3-4” planting pots (like these) and planting trays – second-hand is even better! | | |
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| | Get involved: Attend a workshop or volunteer with fundraising efforts, like harvesting māmaki or planting seeds in our nursery. Reach out via phone or email to connect! |
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| | Purchase our products w/ purpose: Find our hand-picked māmaki tea and botanical art online or in local retail stores, and pick up your native plants at K’s Greenhouse in Ocean View! |
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| | Share, share, share: Forward our newsletter, share our social media posts, talk about the impact we’re making! |
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Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much, for being a part of the vision. |
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