Joy in January
Dear Friends,
Happy New Year! Don’t you
just love January 1? It is a day that promises a clean slate, a chance to start
afresh and find new joy in the coming year. I find joy in little things: an
unexpected phone call; a new connection; a good story unfolding… whether in my
life or someone else’s, I love to be near that spark of joy when it arrives in
someone’s world.
I found out earlier this
year that I will have another granddaughter. Clara Grace Austin. Joy! She will
be joining us this month or early next. I understand why babies are called
“little bundles of joy.” First, they are genuinely a miracle from God. Second,
everything they do is “a first.” If you try, you can even find joy in all the
crying and pooping. At least they are healthy!
In 2021, I started a
theme for my daily life that I will carry into 2023. It’s posted right in front
of me: Healthy Body, Peaceful Mind,
Joyful Heart. I try to incorporate it throughout my life. Of course, there
are days when I don’t succeed but I always work toward it. If it resonates with
you, post it where you will see it every day! If you already have a theme or
mantra, share it with me via email or on our Facebook page. You never know who
will be inspired.
This brings me to our LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. As you can see at this link, these are a few notes received
via email that brought me joy in the moment because they shared a heartfelt
sentiment of encouragement or appeal. I wanted to offer them to you and
encourage you to send me your thoughts on how Natural Awakenings has brought you joy, healing or peace of mind.
We may publish your thoughts and answer questions you have on holistic healing.
Blake is a friend who recently opened a Health & Wellness clinic in
Mobile that focuses on men’s and women’s intimate health (ED and pelvic floor
therapies); all natural, non-surgical therapies designed to help restore
confidence so they can feel their best. I was happy to hear such therapies are
available in our area. Thank you, Blake.
Gary wrote a note of appreciation on how much he enjoys Natural Awakenings Gulf Coast and
encouraged me to keep up the good work. Now that is joy I need in my life!
Thank you, Gary.
Julie is a local organic gardener who felt her story and her work with
truly organic growing could impact others who want to thrive by growing and
consuming clean, chemical-free vegetables and fruits. Thank you, Julie.
These LETTERS TO THE EDITOR fulfilled my quest this month toward a healthy body, peaceful mind and
joyful heart. Thank you to all who hold dear our publication. Let’s have a
wonderfully intentional 2023.
God bless you and keep you,
Michelle Smith, Publisher
