REI is embracing nature by closing all of their stores on Black Friday. They are paying their employees to take the time to be outdoors and suggest that we could also benefit from a return to Nature!
WHY?
REI quote – “For 76 years, our co-op has been dedicated to one thing and one thing only: a life outdoors. We believe that being outside makes our lives better. And Black Friday is the perfect time to remind ourselves of this essential truth. While the rest of the world is fighting it out in the aisles, we’ll be spending our day a little differently. We’re CHOOSING to opt outside, and want you to come with us.”
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3 Major Attributes We Can All Copy From REI’S Philosophy
COURAGE
LEADERSHIP
CONNECTION
- COURAGE: It takes courage to stand up and be yourself. Be what you believe in as an individual or as a company.
- LEADERSHIP: We can be followers in life or we can lead by example in doing the right thing. There is more to life than just greed in business and too much stuff at home, thus it is all about making the right choices.
- CONNECTION: Currently, there is a lot of ‘buzz’ about Nature Deficit Disorder, NDD as a result of spending all of our time indoors at the computer, driving in a car, or sleeping. REI understands why we need to reconnect with nature.
Experience Nature’s Gifts
3 Major Reasons Why We Need To Be Outdoors In Nature
- HEALTH: Our bodies thrive on Vitamin D from the natural sunlight, not from synthetic pills. Our joints get stiff and rusty from lack of movement -why go to a boring gym when you can be inspired by nature while also getting your daily jolt of exercise?
- SUSTAINABILITY: Precious natural resources are dwindling and being abused! How can we learn to take care of Nature if we are disconnected from her, and don’t experience and understand her firsthand?
- WELLNESS: Save money and stop buying books on how to be happy. It is simple. Go into nature and she will teach you how to slowdown, get out of yourself, and be content with the gifts she has provided. In the outdoors, we can discover natural scents to wake up our senses, expansive scenes of glorious sunsets, meadows ablaze in color, and pure air that we can actually breathe without getting all wheezy.
Action!
Enjoy your Black Friday connecting with nature, family, and friends.
Bring home a gift of nature for your decor.
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