It has been an emotional start to the year as we have all witnessed the coverage of the horrifying bushfires in Australia. At H+K we believe that true health stems from love and kindness to ourselves, our friends, our wider community and the environment. We may look at these situations in a hopeless and heavy way, as we watch terrifying news reports and come to terms with the scope of the loss as a result of this disaster. But one thing that we must all focus on, is our unique privilege to offer help to those in need, whether that be at home or abroad.

There are many ways to spread positive change, be that through monetary donations, volunteering at an organisation or even just focusing on improving connections with your local community. Every action towards solidarity and compassion counts.

As Mother Teresa said “It is a kingly act to assist the fallen”, and this is more profound and poignant in these times than ever.

Remember that when you feel overwhelmed by the state of the world, you must talk and be there for one another. We cannot afford to shut ourselves off or to feel like we are not allowed to feel upset or afraid. We are so grateful for the community of people we have around us, who constantly support and inspire us to seek out ways to help others in more personal and actionable ways.

Much Love,

H+K

If this crisis has effected you and you wish to donate to the Australian Bushfire relief:

Red Cross Australia- https://www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/disaster-relief-and-recovery-donate
Wildlife Victoria - https://www.wildlifevictoria.org.au