8 Week Challenge: Joy

by Lesley

For this week’s challenge I’ve decided to do a little off roading. While I like the whole breakdown for this Challenge, I’ve decided that I’m going to go another way here and do… Continue reading →

Seeking Help

by The Alternate Economy

For my post on seeking help I will in fact be re-posting an article I wrote about a month or two ago. I need help! I really do. I need help with this… Continue reading →

Films to See Before You Die: #50 Avatar

by The Alternate Economy

Originally posted on filmphanatic:
I have invited my Brother to write another post on my bloggy.  This is a movie that is quite close to his heart.  For more posts of  his, check…

8 Week Challenge: Honest Passion

by Lesley

Choosing a Passion to be honest about was actually a bit difficult to me. As you may have gleaned from my posts up to this point, I have a lot of hobbies, and… Continue reading →

8 Week Challenge: Exploratory & Shared Passions

by Lesley

Exploratory Passion So, as you know, I’m all about the crafts. So, when I read the Exploratory Challenge, my creative gears immediately started turning. What craft hadn’t I tried that I’d always wanted… Continue reading →

8 Week Challenge: Hope- Concrete Goals

by Lesley

So, some people (Tristan, I’m looking at you 😉 ) think that my previous post about Hope was maybe just a bit too vague when it came to my goals. Yes, I’ll admit… Continue reading →

8 Week Challenge: Hope

by Lesley

The theme of this week’s challenge is, as the title suggests, Hope. When I first floated the idea of starting a Challenge to Tristan of the Alternate Economy, I knew that a couple… Continue reading →

8 Week Challenge: Outward Compassion

by Lesley

When I set out on this part of the 8 Week Challenge, I actually  wasn’t concerned about having nothing to write about at all. Outward Compassion is my thing. I’m still working on… Continue reading →

Radio – Episode 5 – Generosity: The 8 Week Challenge

by The Alternate Economy

The Alternate Economy Radio Station Please tune in to the first episode of the 8 Week Challenge, hosted by Lesley Pelletier on the Alternate Economy’s Radio! Week 1 – Generosity Follow the link… Continue reading →

8 Week Challenge: Inward Compassion

by Lesley

For my essay on Inward Compassion for the 8 Week Challenge, I’m presenting you with this revised version of one of my earliest posts about my struggle with Anorexia. You’ll not find a… Continue reading →

INWARD Compassion

by The Alternate Economy

As my example of inward compassion I will in fact be posting a copy of a document I wrote while writing the “Quest for Truth” series. I think it quite perfectly illustrates what… Continue reading →

Living in Love Award: Maitri & Walls

by The Alternate Economy

As part of her prize, MindMindful has shared this post with us. It appears only on my blog, but her’s is definitely worth a visit! There is even a unique post of mine… Continue reading →