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 →

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 →

10 Things to Remind Yourself on a Daily Basis

by Lesley

Re-posted from MindBodyGreen: 10 Things to Remind Yourself on a Daily Basis By Madison Sonnier Bad days can be extremely overpowering sometimes. When we’re having a bad day, everything feels wrong and the… Continue reading →