For me, authentic living has many facets and always seems to start with a need to be clear with myself about what I want and being able to realistically assess where I am. When I consider the choices I make around how I spend my life energy to truly nourish my body, my mind, and my spirit, I usually feel that I haven't taken the time to truly value myself in that way. My desire to offer a blend of the mystical and the pragmatic calls me to include specific and concrete tips for more authentic living. As always, I invite others including you to share what they are doing to create authentic living. I also invite advertisers to join us by offering services and tools that support our readers in manifesting authentic living.
Peace seems to hang in such a fragile balance around the world.
Our front page this month offers two articles that address this important topic. As this issue goes to press, peace in the Middle East seems tenuous and strained, with enormous tension building. This year, I have been astounded by fragility of the peace in my own family. Sometimes it seems overwhelming to know what to do. Being stuck and doing nothing will probably serve no one, and possibly lead to increased frustration and depression.