Welcome!  Hope you had time to read last months issue on men. I was able to read parts, as my time seems to be booked doing things for kids, mate and friends. A few thoughts have come to me as deadline draws near. What is important? To make time for oneself or accomplish the goals one has set? I enjoyed learning to operate my new computer and being creative, setting up the ads. l thank God many times a day for the strength he provides but I do wonder if I’m doing the right thing? Am I learning the lessons I’m here for?

Lately, I am reminded of the importance of  relaxing. Stress affects the body. But what is stress? I love what I am doing, so is it important to slow down and do less? Will that make me happier or live longer?  I don’t know the answers, but I am having fun searching and meeting new people who have wonderful ideas about wholistic life. Sharing a few moments with them seem to make my busy life worthwhile. Many thanks to everyone I have met in the past few months including Steven Tomlinson of Penticton who is now doing our photography so that we may have a few more pics for you to enjoy.

Getting people involved in self-awareness and taking responsibility for our own self care is ultimately my focus in life. A special thanks to the health foods stores who so willingly distribute Shared Vision,  offering more than unique foods and alternatives to meat consumption. They offer advice on nutrition, via wholistic magazines, books and what’s happening in the community for the like-minded. Our roles in life seem to be changing so fast we barely have time to contemplate the changes, but meditation will probably be the force that saves our souls. So folks, do take time to give thanks!

To give myself time, I have decided to publish B.C.’s Interior section (Okanagan & Kootenay Regions) of Shared Vision every other month. In the valley it will bc available December 1 and February 1. 

December 1989

My third and final inclusion in Shared Vision magazine.

Good news starting February 1st, I will be publishing a magazine called “Issues” available in the valley that will focus on environmental and wholistic health issues and introducing local practitioners so that you can make a choice, in your wellness program.  If you have interesting stories, concerns or happenings about the Okanagan Valley that you think should be published, please write me at 2645 Mc Kenzie St., Penticton, B.C. V2A 6J1

ISSUES will be available Feb. 1, 1990 and will be published bi-monthly. You can pick it up at all the usual places in the valley. If you live outside the Okanagan and would like a copy mailed to you, please write.

The Spring Festival of Awareness is happening in March. One of the best family events offered in the province. It offers over 50 wholistic workshops for adults, plus a Children’s Festival.

And finally, Seasons Greetings, may you have a wonderful Christmas. Hope you make a  little time for yourself and your loved ones.

When spending money on Christmas gifts please consider a gift of health, perhaps a bodywork session or a natural product from a Health Food store or a unique handmade gift that supports the local economy. Please remember that every dollar you spend is a vote for what you believe in.