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We're thrilled to announce a significant new step in our mission to empower the community here in Oshawa! The Not Just A Food Program, the foundation for our LIFE…
Health & Wellness Year-Round!
We're thrilled to announce a significant new step in our mission to empower the community here in Oshawa! The Not Just A Food Program, the foundation for our LIFE…
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Actionable love and change in motion. I can't help everyone, but I can help one person at a time, teach them how to take personal responsibility and educate people on hope and wellness. Recovery is a lifestyle and a mindset.
Hello, my friends, I just wanted to share what I've been working on these days for self-care. It grounds me in my spirituality and keeps me present in the moment. Its a way for me to relieve tension.

Good morning, my friends. I want to introduce my Mom, Nan and my son Jesse. Now, this is 24 years ago, but it seems like yesterday to me.
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Good Day 14 of my little grow. 6 out of 7 have sprouted. Stay tuned. one 4L Kracky system and one 15L Kracky system.Thanks to John, who taught me how to start growing my nutrisant foods.
Peter Mabey’s Manifesto
Standing at the Lighthouse — A Life Guided by Hope and Responsibility
I stand as a light — not to lead, but to shine. I am Peter Mabey. My path as a peer supporter is grounded in lived experience and lifted by belief — in people, in growth, in the quiet strength we all carry.
My Core Beliefs
Hope is the anchor. I believe hope is not passive — it’s a practice. It’s choosing to believe in change, even when the past says otherwise. Hope is the light in the Lighthouse, and I keep it lit.
Personal Responsibility is empowerment. I take ownership of my choices, my healing, and my presence. Responsibility is not blame — it’s the first act of self-respect.
Education is liberation. I seek to understand myself and the world. I believe that learning — emotional, practical, spiritual — is essential to growth and freedom.
Self-Advocacy is survival and dignity. I speak up for myself and encourage others to find their voice. Being heard is not a privilege — it’s a right.
Support and Spiritual Life go hand in hand. I draw strength from connection — with others and with something greater than myself. My spiritual life keeps me rooted in purpose, presence, and peace.
My Commitment as a BEAMER
🕯 Be a Light – I will reflect hope and remind others of their inner resilience. 🕯 Educate & Empower – I will share tools, knowledge, and support for self-advocacy and growth.
🕯 Act with Integrity – I will take responsibility for how I show up, and hold space with honesty and care.
🕯 Make Room for Spirit – I will honour the spiritual journey — mine and others’ — with respect and openness.
🕯 Stand for Community – I will never forget that we heal together. No one is beyond support or hope.
The Lighthouse doesn’t fix the storm — it offers direction through it. This is who I am.
This is how I serve.
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