| There's a little question that the environment we surround ourselves with can impact how we feel and how we act. We often use the example of Google's offices in Munich, Germany, as an example of what's possible in the workplace.  It's the perfect place for creativity and innovation isn't it? And now, Harmony is the brilliantly-chosen name for a series of  buildings on Australia's Gold Coast, not just because of the fusion east and west in their design but because the habit of giving is now central to the project too. Project creator George Lee explains it this way:  "We've always had a passion for giving, for wanting to do the right thing. So, for every sale at Harmony, a homeless family in Asia gets shelter forever. But that for us is just the start of it. We're now working to get giving embedded into body corporate fees and even into monthly rentals; for example linking rentals to giving kids access to water" Harmony is a GREAT example of what B1G1 stands for - recognising that giving is a natural part of who we are as human beings and then integrating that into the very way we live. You can see more on Harmony via video link right here.
Reading with profound purpose
Wellness created while giving more More and more authors get the idea of B1G1. And perhaps even more importantly, they are sharing the message of giving with their readers. Just like each story in a book has a unique theme, each author selects an unique giving message that resonates. We've come to know recently of two books - giving books actually - that are giving back to rainforest habitats from every copy sold. Let's look a little deeper. The Wheel of Life
 When we feel we are stuck in life, one simple insight might allow us to get out of the tough pattern instantly. But unless we invite new ideas, we might be stuck for a long time. And that simple insight might come if we just asked, "Do I have a balanced approach?" B1G1 Business Members John and Linda Ballis have created a wonderful book that is designed to help us balance our lives and become more happy, more fulfilled and more successful. The 'Wheel of Life's 8 Keys to success' is a book that looks at 8 key areas of our lives. It acknowledges how easy it is to become unbalanced in one or more of these areas and then goes on to show us how to  rebalance them. The result? Our lives flow and we become much happier and fulfilled. We have always felt it is extremely important to give back in any way you can, both with time and money. To us it was always a simple decision to give back part of the proceeds of the book as a way of saying thank-you for everything we have received in life" - Linda and John Ballis DYI Health
 Author, speaker, doctor, health industry consultant and B1G1 Business Member, Dr Joe Kosterich wants you to be healthy and get the most out of life. In his easy-to-follow book, Dr Joe says there is much we can do to avoid many diseases. We also have the power to improve our  energy levels and overall wellbeing. He is the founder of Dr Joe's DIY Health, which is based on the principle that your health, vitality and well-being are directly influenced by how you live your life. He has a regular column in the West Australian Newspaper and has written for numerous medical and mainstream publications and is regularly sought for comment by the electronic and print media. Dr Joe will be featured in the top-rating Current Affair program in Australia in March, so watch out! For more info,
go to Dr Joe's website.
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