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G
od grant me the serenity to accept the things I can-
not change; courage to change the things I can; and
wisdom to know the difference.
The well-known Serenity Prayer came to mind when
I first learned that our March issue is a celebration of
Inspired Change. I am inspired every day by the 80-plus
Natural Awakenings publishers across the United
States and in Toronto and Puerto Rico who are
contact us
awakening our world to naturally healthy
living. I am moved each time I meet one of
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our local community business partners and
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learn of their healthful enthusiasms. Natural
Awakenings germinated in one person’s de- Editors
sire to make a change for the better and here
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we all are, 16 years later, collectively serving 3 million loyal readers. Every month,
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I am stirred by the energy expressed in these pages by our advertisers, editors,
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designers and contributors in every arena.
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Recently, I saw the movie Up in the Air, in which George Clooney’s charac-
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ter’s job is to terminate employees. Departing employees are given a speech and
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handed a “change packet.” Initial reactions include conflict, anger, fear, sorrow,
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disappointment, and all the mixed emotions unexpected job loss can bring. Yet
many learn that prayers, a good attitude, surrender and acceptance can turn an
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apparent nightmare into life-changing positive transformation.
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Many who have involuntarily left jobs as a result of today’s tough economic Stephen Blancett
times have launched a new career or new business, something they’ve always
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dreamed of, but never dared to do until forced to act. Erik Proulx, a former ad
copywriter, deftly illustrates the possibilities in his documentary, Lemonade, which
shares the stories of 15 former ad executives; he’s currently assembling Lemonade:
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says, “I just want people to know that when you lose your job, life could just be
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Years ago, I downsized my 10-year-old publishing business, purchased
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property and looked forward to being a stay-at-home mom. Instead, I became a www.na-sd.com
single mom who went back to work after the divorce judge assigned me a required
monthly earning capacity. At first I was livid, resentful and fearful. Now, after going
back to school, engaging in a five-year career as a real estate broker and miscel-
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laneous side jobs, I am again making the most of my publishing skills, grateful for
reproduced and reprinted, we require that prior
that judge who sentenced me to a life of change.
permission be obtained in writing.
It helps when we embrace change, knowing that it will ultimately inspire
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locally and is supported by our advertisers. It is
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naturally infectious and is how community activists are born, like the “Home- centers, healing centers, public libraries and wher-
grown Heroes” profiled on page 24.
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Our local homegrown heroes this month are Eduardo Sanchez and Eva Stim-
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youth tennis programs and international tournaments (page 39). They are the kind
in the articles and advertisements, nor are we re-
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