Dear Friends and Family, A big hello from the sunny and sweaty mountain side of Thailand! :) As some of you may know, I have been living in a mindfulness community nestled in the mountains and forests outside of Chiang Rai, Thailand, called New Life Foundation. My initial plan was to volunteer here for one month, commencing in mid-April, but now it's June and I'm still here. :) There is something very special about New Life, something intangible that makes it even magical, so much so that I can't seem to leave. Over the past month and a half, I have learnt so much about earth building, sustainable living, meditation, yoga, tai chi and mindfulness. More importantly, I am starting to feel a profound shift within myself, rediscovering my true self, accepting my past experiences and finding balance, clarity and peace. Never in my life have I felt so loved and supported, as I have here. We all gather together as a community from all very different walks of life, but at the same time, there can be so much joy and laughter in the air, which makes New Life a very unique place, one of its kind in the world. As the community is expanding there is a growing need to upgrade our life coaching and therapy facilities, creating more space for an affordable and accessible program for everyone. I am here to ask for support and a contribution to this spectacular non-profit organization. Every little donation counts to make this community thrive and prosper, encouraging people to foster inner growth and find meaning and purpose for their new lives. For 1000 baht (~$33 cad), your name will be displayed on the new building as a contributor. For 2000 baht (~$67 cad), you will receive a handmade and written thank you card by me. For 3000 baht, (~$100 cad) you will receive a 20 second bear hug from me! Please visit our event for more information about our project: http://www.simplygiving.com/event/newlifesongforspace Through simplygiving.com you can make safe and secure donations. The proceeds of your support are immediately sent directly to my charity. Using this given platform is really simple and most importantly it's also a really cost efficient way for the charity to raise funds. My page allows you to follow my progress; share it with friends; voice encouragement or even join me and get involved yourself! Also, I will be taking part in Song for Space Fundraising Flashmob in 28/06/2014 and aiming to raise money for New Life Foundation Thank you for all your love and support! Much love, Sylvia :)