We All Have the Right to Feel Wind in Our Hair

Cycling without age

Cycling Without Age is an international non profit organization that provides the elderly with opportunities to remain active in their day to day lives. Volunteers use trishaws to take their elders on a bike ride that they may not have otherwise have been given the chance to take. Elderly citizens are given the chance to tell their story and relive some of the experiences they had earlier in life.

Christian, the young boy in the video shows us just what being selfless means. He understands that giving to others not only provides kindness to others, but a sense of social responsibility within ourselves. As stated on the Cycling Without Age website, “We are all heading on the same path that our grandparents were on. It is an inevitable journey of life.”

“Without age is the principle of how life does not end at a given age, but instead we can embrace what each generation has to offer through something as simple as cycling.”

 

Video Credit: Mariana Abdalla has a passion in visual arts and her aim is to engage in digital and visual strategic communications.

Love Yourself Enough

camp otyokwah

Love Yourself Enough. It is a simple enough quote, but holds so much more meaning, especially to those that have attended Camp Otyokwah, in Butler, Ohio.

Camp Otyokwah is an overnight summer camp for children and youth. The premise and vision behind the camp is that children are exposed to so many different messages about who they are and who they should be, with little opportunities to grow as individuals. Camp Otyokwah is about building individuality, friendships and a relationship with God. Here, campers have the opportunity to hear what God’s word says about them.

This photo was taken by photographer Jana Life during staff training week. The moment was captured right after staffer, Beth, had completed a trust fall in which she had to fall backwards off a 5 foot platform into the arms of her fellow staff members. The words on her shirt and the expression on her face say it all; loving yourself enough to trust those around you is a recipe for joy.

 

Knits of Kindness in East Lyme, Connecticut

Act of Kindness in Niantic CT

The town of East Lyme, Connecticut was touched by the most beautiful holiday gesture at the end of 2016. A customer of Twist Yarn Shoppe in Niantic, CT  decked the local town green with knit mittens, scarfs, and hats for those who may need a little extra warmth this holiday season.

In the spirit of the season, a loyal and sweet customer of Twist Yarn Shoppe worked hard to knit mittens, scarfs, and hats this past year. This customer, who wishes to remain anonymous, then put out all of these gorgeous knits on the East Lyme town green for those in need of warmth. This beautiful gesture sparked what will be an even bigger event this coming holiday season. Twist Yarn Shoppe is in the middle of planning a year long project to “scarf bomb” the town. Knits will be made and placed around town for those in need.

Jen and Lisa, at Twist Yarn Shoppe, are a mother-daughter team who have a passion for knitting. Their recently opened shop seeks to embrace knitting being trendy again.  What the owners really hope to do is offer a hobby, a lifestyle, and a sense of community. In addition to yarns and knit products, the shop regularly hosts events that they hope “will bring people together, forge new friendships and provide an environment for all to flourish at knitting!”

If you or someone you know enjoys knitting, or would like to learn, the more the merrier for this year’s town “scarf bomb” event. Visit Twist Yarn Shoppe or contact Jen and Lisa at 860.451.8213.

To learn more about other organizations that create acts of kindness based around knitting you can visit Knit-a-Square and Warm Up America. These great organizations accept donations to help spread warmth to those in need.