Documentary screening to support Les Wetselaar memorial bench

What is the meaning of life? What are we really here to do? What is truly important in this world?

Leslie (Les) Wetselaar was born on December 6^, 1946 and passed away tragically in Revelstoke on April 20, 2016 at the age of 69.

Les resided in Revelstoke on and off for decades and as a result was well known as a special local character around town. Over the years Les came into contact with many residents either directly or in passing. If you ever had the opportunity to really connect with Les you will know, and understand, that while here on this earth he definitely took the time to teach many of us very special lessons in patience, compassion, acceptance and tolerance.

One of the many businesses Les frequented, on an almost daily basis, was Krista’s, Sangha Bean. Les could often be found outside on the patio enjoying a cup of coffee, chatting to whomever crossed his path. He also used Sangha’s refrigerator for the storage of his weekly groceries from the local food bank. It could be said that Sangha was truly one of his safe spaces. For Les this special café was one of his many sanctuaries. As a result Krista, and the Sangha Bean Community, are currently working together to erect a bench in memorandum of Les.

On September 23^rd, at 7pm a screening of Minimalism: A documentary about the important things will be shown at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre. Entry is free with suggestion donation to the Les Westselaar Memorial Bench.

What is Minimalism? In short it is a way of life which involves getting rid of all the excess in your life — things that do not serve you or bring you joy — so that you can truly focus on that which is truly important; health, relationships, passion, growth, and contribution.

The film answers the question — How might your life be better with less? By incorporating minimalism into their lives many minimalists have been able to find lasting happiness — and isn’t that the meaning of life? We ALL want to be happy. Minimalists search for happiness not through things, but through life itself.

Les didn’t have much in the way of material possessions in this world — however, he had what is so much more important — the love and support of so many wonderful Revelstoke residents. In his own way Les was a minimalist by nature and in turn he showed many of us the importance of truly loving people and not things.

How might your life be better with Les?

September 23 Event Details

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