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As I write this letter, my daughter is waiting for me so that we can go in the backyard to practice her pitching. Earlier this season, she began practicing so that she would be ready to pitch next year. However, she unexpectedly pitched her very first softball game today. As I watched the game—and before realizing Jadyn was going to pitch—I observed my friend’s daughter pitch for the other team. I wanted her to do a good job, while at the same time, hoped my daughter’s team got
hits. I was happy that Jadyn pitched well, giving up just one run each inning. In local sports, it always will be friends playing against friends, learning
both the fundamentals of the game as well as good sportsmanship. Those are good lessons to learn early on. As we journey through life, there are so many experiences we all have, some of which we remember for a long time and others that barely enter our consciousness. Sometimes it is best when we are prepared for new experiences (see page 29) and other times we may need to find ways to bounce back from unexpected circumstances (see page 30). Now and again we need new experiences to reinvigorate and recharge us, as
Joe Robinson reminds us in Born to Explore (see page 31). It could be as simple as experiencing kirtan (see page 18) or trying a yoga class (see page 16) or it can be planning a healthy escape (see page 20). An amazing weekend retreat or an extended excursion to a beautiful destination really can inspire us. One of my favorite trips was when my husband and I flew out to San Francisco and took a week or so to drive up Highway 1, never planning more than a day in advance. When he and I travel, we often have a friendly debate about who is the planner in our family, each claiming the other is. And perhaps we are both right—I am the one who usually double checks the flight details (especially since the one time I did not we ended up at the wrong airport!) and Jordan is the one who likes to search the Internet to find out what we can do once we get to our destination. And speaking of adventures, reading is a great way to ‘travel’, especially
when you share it with someone else. Jordan’s favorite book as a child was Go, Dog. Go! I love watching him read that book to Jadyn and telling her how he always was so excited for the big party on the last page of the book. In Dad’s Golden Story Hour, Clint Kelly shares the joy he found in reading with his children, by making it entertaining for both child and parent (see page 28). There are so many ways to add inspiration to our everyday experiences. Find
a new class in this month’s calendar to try or eat something new for breakfast, such as chia seed pudding (see page 38). Even small changes can enliven our days.
With Joy,
Deborah Turner, Publisher
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