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“Anything can happen if you let it.”  ~ MARY POPPINS

Dear Readers, Community, Friends,

Were you aware?

I bet you didn't know that you (yes, YOU), have your very own, personal cheerleader? If you are reading this, then you do. Part of my job at Platinum Group is to care. To wish you, your friends, family, your business a world of happiness. It is hard to be a person in this world, to raise a family, or to run a business. We need wind behind our sails sometimes.

We largely, it seems, trudge along giving to our friends, families and businesses, and forget to stop and let our cups be filled. It is important for us to have self-rejuvenating practices, taking a minute for ourselves to breathe. 

We are all in this world together, and especially during these turbulent times, I just wanted you to know, that someone is on your side.

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HELPING THE WORLD THROUGH ART.
320px-crop-andrea-holding-eggsSpend 5 minutes with River Arts District creator, Andrea Kulish, and you’ll feel like the sun is following you for the rest of the day. Her heart is as colorful as her clothes, and all of this pours out into her art: Pysanky eggs, a Ukrainian tradition, as old as its people.

Pysanky eggs are decorated with traditional, folk designs using a wax-resist method. Each symbol as well as color holds symbolic meaning – that of good will, strength, renewal, prosperity, etc.

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Until she was three, Andrea spoke only Ukrainian. It has been her life’s joy and purpose to carry on their art, songs, food, and language, celebrating and preserving this way of life. 

“I am a first generation Ukrainian American. Every egg I make is a link to my parents, grandparents, all my ancestors, everyone in Ukraine, and Ukraine herself. Ukraine is so dear and beloved to me, so as an artist and a shop owner, this is the way I can help.”

With her ties to Ukrainian National Womens League of America and her husband’s music community, Musicians for the Greater Good, a great humanitarian wheel has been set in motion [100% benefitting Ukraine]. 

Her little shop in the River Arts District has been flooded with donations of Pysanky eggs from her students (Andrea could not keep up with the demand for eggs on her own), as well as beautiful necklaces, candle sticks, prayer beads, and more (all made in Ukraine). Folks can buy and wear Ukrainian art, knowing 100% of what they spend goes to the help Ukrainian people in this devastating time. 

Look below for all of the ways you can help Andrea fuel this effort.

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VISIT STUDIO A  Pink Dog Creative | 344 Depot St #100 | River Arts District

HOURS: Andrea tells me she is open “most afternoons” (text the studio first: 828-423-6459) as she bubbles up with the sweetest laugh, showing compassion to herself and us all, for what life asks us to juggle.

YOU CAN HELP MAKE EGGS! (email for details) 

FOR FUTURE FUNDRAISING PROJECTS, FOLLOW ON IG: @avlstudioa | OR GIVE DIRECTLY

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9 TIPS TO RECOVER FROM BURNOUT

In this day and age, we often have to work ourselves to the bone to reach our income goals. 

Sometimes, our physical and mental health suffers as a result, and, before we know it, we are suffering from a case of major burnout.

Fortunately, there are ways to remedy this situation without completely quitting everything and spending a week in the Bahamas — although that probably wouldn’t hurt, at least once in a while!

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BOOST EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING THROUGH LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

At present, well-being and health in the workplace seem to be an increasing preoccupation for many organizations. This preoccupation could arguably be because of the positive links found between the health and well-being of an employee and their productivity and performance. What’s more, the dynamic relationship between employee well-being and profitability and talent retention rates is undeniable.

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Dear friends,

The world has not ceased to offer up opportunities to help and invest in our local and world community. Thank you for everything that you do to serve.

Of course, tax time is in big swing, so the days are going by swiftly. I hope you are enjoying this beautiful spring we are having!

Warm regards, Michael

 

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