I'm excited to see in just under two weeks since Operation Positive Vibes made its debut that the tag #hivevibes is beginning to be populated with some good vibes. The #positivevibes tag is already popular and I hope to see the #helping and #volunteering tags grow as well.

Each week on Friday I'll be showcasing your articles that share how we've helped to uplift the spirits of others, specifically by doing good deeds selflessly.

It can be the story about how you rescued your best friend from the streets(human or other species), lent an ear to someone needing to be heard, volunteering your time and skills for any reason, sharing the insights you've learned that helps you keep your head up through any form of art, showing your appreciation for someone special or even what someone did for you to lift your spirits.

After all, feeling appreciated or having a burden lifted is one of the easiest Natural Medicines to conjure up.

One member of the Swarm that is lifting another's spirits is @movingman.

This Hivian is a person with many skills and has no qualms about sharing them freely. He showed up at @trucklife-family's humble abode a few weeks ago and has really been a huge help.

@movingman has been remodeling, helping to plant a garden of abundance, clearing both the air and space, yet still finding the time to bake goodies in his freetime to fund his own existence. On top of that, he is the creator of the DoItYourself Community.

His generosity, ingenuity and ability to live his life on his own terms is enviable. I not only hope you visit his article, but that you follow his journey and take something from his noble actions to add to your own life.

Check out his latest; Time to test out selling those vegan choco buns👍.

Another exceptional Hivian and human being is @drrune.

@drrune has seen his share of hardship, yet persevered, becoming strong, intuitive and very grateful for what he has. Losing his parents early on in life was a struggle, but he came out the other end better for it, realizing what he felt was a loss, actually turned out to be a greater bond than he could've imagined.

If you have suffered a loss, either long ago, recently or not at all, I think you should give his very raw and open article a read. He touches on the good, bad and everything in between he experienced and how he changed his perception to move forward.

You'll take a lot from this article that may help you do the same. My good friend Death, and how I found Joy through Sorrow

Are you aware of the ravaging fires that decimated a large portion of Australia earlier this year? I'm sure you have, but the coverage has long been silent in the wake of the Covid fiasco.

Well, rebuilding doesn't happen in a day, let alone a few months, so there's an ongoing effort to raise funds for those affected, which extends into the Hive. The @bushfires Hive account was set up to represent the online effort to raise funds, so those that are struggling, because of this disaster can get some relief.

Here's a clip they share showing why donating to the big named "Charities" isn't the best option. I agree and feel the more Grassroots options are the best way forward.

While I can't myself speak for the legitimacy of this effort, there has been a great effort made for transparency of the funds used here on the Blockchain and it has gotten a much needed hand by our own @ausbitbank to convert the funds into fiat, so they can be easily distributed where needed.

On behalf of Natural Medicine we thank you two for stepping up to help your fellow human and nonhuman alike.

Here's an excerpt from the 'About' page on Bushfires.info;

Keeping it all on the blockchains, tracking it via our blog and on the Steem blockchain too. Using only legally accredited exchanges and other retail services in Australia, no breaking the rules (at least not on purpose). The transparency is guaranteed from start to finish.

When asking yourself Who gets the help?

The answer is pick one:

The children who lost a parent,

The people who lost their homes,

The animal shelters and others helping the wildlife casualties battling for their lives,

Supplying the basic daily needs to the people whos communities and logistics and supply chains are up the creek,

You name it.

Here's the Hive article showing the transactions and acknowledging @ausbitbank's role in helping out the good cause. I ask that you at least check out the effort and give them a hand in whatever way you can.😀

@bushfires - bushfires.info - DONATION UPDATE: 03 May 2020

@porters, a pivotal member of the Natural Medicine Community shares with us a message that can never be said or practiced enough;

When I know myself better and practice lovinging-kindness towards myself then I am better able to extend that to others.
I can affirm, uplift and support others. And I am open to receiving that in turn from others. It's can be a reciprocal thing.

We are of little use to ourselves, let alone others if we don't live mindfully and make sure to take care of ourselves. When we are in peak form mentally we are not only able to move past any obstacle, but are able to help others do the same.

@porters journey is worth following and I hope you'll drop by her post and channel to give her some love.

Mindful Monday - Of Potential and Knowing Yourself...

Another member of the Natural Medicine Community has his sights on independence, building community and working with both nature and even other's waste to better himself, those around him and the environment.

As many of you know it's hard to get a group of people on the same page, especially when you are building something from nothing, without a concrete plan. That's exactly what @fenngen is doing with six adults and six children. He relies on fate to just let things fall into place and I have no doubt they will. Though, we can also lend a hand, even if just in the form of upvotes.

It seems they've found their spot, pow wowed for the very first time and the results were connection;

Tobacco and cannabis smoke started circling around the fire and the ritual of connecting begun. And I mean connecting on energetic and vibrational levels. After a while of sharing like this, I came to feel that they were tribe and that things would go just fine.

I myself live life by the seat of my pants, just winging it and respect anyone with the trust in themselves to do the same.

@fenngen, I'm sending positive vibes and wishing you the best in your endeavers. You have our support.
Community Journal #1 and Some Wild Mushroom Pics

Finally I'll leave you with a few questions to ponder. @indigoocean asks;

Can you embrace your confusion with gratitude?

Can you rest in that place of dissolution just before the next thing even begins to emerge?

These are great questions, but her article goes much deeper and gives some great insights into her answers to these questions.

Please give the article a visit. It may stimulate your mental growth.

Moving Out from Center

I'm loving the vibes we are all radiating and only hope the movement picks up, adding to the Honey Pot. Please drop by to give these authors some love and if you are spreading #hivevibes, please use the tag along with #positivevibes #helping #volunteering #happy #good and #giving.

One of the ways Natural Medicine gives freely is to share a portion of the post rewards with one of the showcased authors. Today I share this portion with @fenngen.

I'll see you again next Friday and until then my friends, I look forward to all #hivevibes being shared throughout the week.

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