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“All the wonders of life are already here. They’re calling you. If you can listen to them, you will be able to stop running. What you need, what we all need, is silence. Stop the noise in your mind in order for the wondrous sounds of life to be heard. Then you can begin to live your life authentically and deeply.”  ~ THICH NHAT HANH

Dear Readers, Community, Friends,

Where should we go? Nowhere! What should we do? Absolutely nothing!

How do you slow down? Here are a few quiet inspirations (and one lively one) to help you get started:

#STREAMofTIMELESSNESS

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OnBeing.org is asking, “What activity gives you the sense of ‘standing in a stream of timelessness’?” And, they really want to know. You can post a photo or short video on IG with #StreamOfTimelessness. Go there. You’ll find loads of quiet inspiration.

BE TRANSPORTED

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Scan the code below with the camera in Spotify to listen as Yo Yo Ma plays the Bach Suites.

KNIT A LITTE SOMETHING

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Prepare for fall by knitting the “Cora Scarf,” a free pattern brought to you by HiberKnits.

SPEND TIME WITH SWEET FRIENDS

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You can make Frog and Toad. They will hang out with you and be your friends. You can put Toad at the window so he can contemplate life, and you can contemplate life with him. {Here are the Etsy knitting pattern links: Frog, his sweater, and Toad}

 

JUST CHILL

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ENO hammocks are comfortable and locally made. Raining? No problem – they have hammock Rain Tarps! Bugs? No worries – just use one of their Bug Nets! Check them out here.

GET LIVELY

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Some people have to move to still their minds. One World Brewing (we proudly do their payroll!) has Latin Nights. Not a dancer? They also have Sunday Jazz with brunch. Check out their other events here: West Asheville, Downtown location.

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ABOUT ONE WORLD BREWING

With two unique locations, built inside buildings that were previously cast aside, One world brews with the intention of fostering nourishing interaction and artistic cultural experiences. From live music to art shows, “One World Brewing” is born from the magic that happens when the whole becomes greater than the sum of its parts. We only have one Earth, and in order to preserve the life we love, we must work together on all fronts. Our taprooms are intersections for people of all walks of life and different corners of the globe, enjoying this time and place together.

julie_headshot_orangecell224pxThis is the 33rd issue of Platinum News! Written by Julie Miles, her passion is to act as a liaison between the Platinum team, their wonderful clients, and the community – striving to tell their stories, and make meaningful connections that fuel everyone’s purpose. Have a story to tell? Contact Julie here.  •  Not subscribed to this monthly newsletter? You may do so here.
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Small acts make a world of difference.

Introducing the GIVING & VOLUNTEERING module, now available with isolved!

Every year, America’s employees donate billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours through their workplace corporate social responsibility initiatives. isolved Giving & Volunteering is a new way to make it efficient and easy to have your tax-deductible giving come through payroll deductions. With Giving & Volunteering, you, alongside your company, can benefit charities of your choice and participate in volunteer efforts in your community. Employers will often match employee contributions, making your donation go further while influencing your company’s corporate responsibility efforts.

MAKING AN IMPACT TOGETHER.

Find social causes to support, see who your coworkers are supporting, and discover ways to volunteer with your organization and around your community.

  • Search over 2 million connected non-profits
  • Give to your favorite charity (or find a new one to get involved with!)
  • Keep track of your charitable donations and volunteer hours
  • Safe, easy, and reliable place to give to your favorite charities
  • Company-wide opportunities to be involved in social causes and support featured nonprofits

GIVE YOUR WAY!

Deduct donations directly from your payroll once or set up reoccurring donations—so easy! Choose a preferred charity or multiple charities to make contributions to, the choice is up to you.

  • Create more visibility for your favorite charity
  • Have a positive impact on your community
  • Get involved with your company’s charitable giving initiatives
  • Make tax time easier
A SPECIAL NOTE FOR CLIENTS

We have had many questions from clients asking, “Can isolved do this?” Your time is valuable, so we have compiled a series of Quick Guides. Once a month, we will send guides to help you get to know the modules that are available to add to your isolved experience. (If you are already utilizing that month’s module, you will not receive that email.) Here is a map to the full platform. Quick Guides for isolved Attract & Hire will go out first.
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HOW LEADERS CAN NURTURE CONCEPTUAL SKILLS IN THEIR TEAMS

You’re a leader of a team. You want to see them succeed, but you’re not sure how to help them nurture their conceptual skills. Maybe you’re not sure what conceptual skills even are. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Conceptual skills are often overlooked in the business world, but they’re essential for problem solving and creativity.

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HOW TO MAXIMIZE TEAM SPIRIT AND CONTRIBUTION THROUGH LEARNING INSTEAD OF ACHIEVING

When you think about productivity in the workplace, most people often focus on tangible goals that need to be met. Having these measurable outcomes is essential; however, your employees should be the sole focus of your growth. While businesses are constantly being called to adopt new and innovative working methods, what if you go one step further? 

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Greetings!

I hope everyone gets a chance to get outside and enjoy this beautiful fall weather! Another LEAF Festival is happening in October, so be sure to get your tickets early before they sell out.

Folks have expressed a lot of interest in our new Giving & Volunteering module, so we are excited it is now available. If you have any questions, I am happy to answer them and to guide you on how best to utilize this new feature. 

Warm regards,

Michael

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