A word to the wise - Couples Business Meeting

In the spirit of continuous self-cultivation and development, I came across this video by Grace Chatting.

It is not of the best quality, I agree. However, it gives some tips on the best way to deal with the management of your household in partnership with your lover. Communication is key...

A bon entendeur, Salut!

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How my relationship with capitalism is impacting my carbon footprint?

Published on Footpaths Leicester Capitalism is an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state. My carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of my activities. My activities serve capitalism. They serve private owners for profit at the expense of natural resources and human beings. I am trapped and enslaved by capitalism, this is my relationship with it and it impacts dearly on my carbon footprint but also on my wellbeing and sense of belonginess. I am striving to strip myself away from capitalism. I refused to work for large corporate organisations. I refuse to consume excessively. I shop in charity shops, buy in bulk from the Wholefood Coop in Leicester, cycle to work, do not travel by plane. I try to save for some solar panels and an electric car, I try to repair what I own and try to engage others in changing behaviour through campaigning...

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Meeting with FlowFinder

Leicester Fixers met this week with FlowFinder to discuss areas of focus and next steps to consolidate what has been and do better moving forward. In the next few months, Leicester Fixers will do the following activities: redefine their vision, mission, objectives and value with the input of all the fixers. Here is a first draft Consider their delivery focus against their aims, objectives, funding streams and operations Develop their delivery plans A meeting will be organised to discuss some of the elements with people working together to repair and mend items.

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