The joy of living well

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Britton finds peace at her apiary where she cares for six beehives. Connecting with nature is a welcome reprieve from the busyness of life and has helped her manage feelings of anxiety.

“Beekeeping gives my mind something positive to focus on,” Britton says. “Caring for the bees and hearing the humming of their wings has helped me cope.”

Britton Mann HR office coordinator and beekeeper

For Jason, joy is found in front of a backyard smoker, where he cooks up fresh, delicious barbecued meats to share with family and friends.

As a veteran, Jason experienced a difficult transition into civilian life, and barbecuing helped him re-connect. He created a platform called Meat Therapy to share his passion with the rest of the world.

Jason Wilson, Respiratory therapy manager and BBQ guru

Kim loves yoga because it teaches patience and self-acceptance, releases tension, and helps her deal with stressful situations.

“After the birth of my third child, I struggled with depression. Yoga gave me clarity and taught me to be kind to myself.” You don’t have to be a yogi to benefit from the stress-relieving, tension-reducing techniques of yoga.

Kim-Dung Mai, Nurse supervisor and yoga enthusiast 

Ever since he was a child, Sebastian has found joy in two things: his love for God, and his passion for soccer.

Both have helped him form a stronger connection with patients at BSW – McLane Children’s. “Pediatric chaplains connect with kids on a spiritual level, and it’s helpful when we find common ground in shared interests,” he says. Outside of work, Sebastian plays soccer and coaches his 11-yearold’s team. 

Sebastian Twesigomwe, Chaplain and soccer coach