The story of Mindful Metropolis is a story that captures the unwavering, independent spirit of Chicago.
Just one year ago, a longtime magazine in circulation around Chicago called "Conscious Choice" (started in town but later nationally owned) ceased publication. Its Chicago staff soon took matters into their own hands, "freed from corporate tyranny".
Through a sort of fortunate twist of fate, I learned of this turn of events through a good friend of mine, who is also a writer.
Excited for the prospect of an entirely Chicago-focused print magazine covering sustainable living, sustainable business, alternative health and mindful living among other topics, I was more than eager to lend my assistance to the magazine as a writer.
Since then I've become a regular contributor to Mindful Metropolis over the short year they've been in existence. Throughout this time, the magazine's small but mighty staff never cease to amaze me with their enduring commitment to fostering community among their readers through thought-provoking articles and innovative Mindful Live events that are helping Chicagoans connect and learn about and from one another, brought together by common interests and ideals.
I write this post to ask that as a reader of Green Parent Chicago, you seriously consider supporting Mindful Metropolis by becoming a Mindful Citizen which will help sustain this important local, employee owned independent magazine and growing media collective. From coverage of Chicago's Olympic bid to city composting initiatives to local eco fashion houses to high speed rail, they've covered topics that impact Chicago in new ways and uncovered lesser known people and places working toward a more sustainable city.
If you are the owner of a local business who may benefit from the broad reach of Mindful Metropolis' 40,000+ circulation, you may want to consider a Mindful Citizen Business membership, with added benefits to help you grow your business.
In this age of corporate controlled media, we at Green Parent Chicago, strongly support the mission of independent local media like Mindful Metropolis and we hope you will too.
-Christine
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