Fete Lifestyle Magazine May 2021 - Heroes Issue | Page 5

Editor

Michele

Fete Lifestyle Magazine

Fete Lifestyle Magazine

Michele Lomax

Editor

FLM

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In my world, this May is about new beginnings. New flowers and grass covering the hillsides, the cacophony of baby birds, posts of kittens ready for new homes, new friends in a new city, and seeing the world around me through new eyes as the doors start to open. I celebrated another birthday and unlike last year I even had a little party (Derby Days theme as you can see from the photo). I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling extremely rusty when it comes to in person socializing. Could it be that we lose our skills in just a year? To be certain, the last year was like no other.

While we’ve tried to support your lockdown with uplifting stories and tips of surviving & thriving, it has felt challenging to stay light in the midst of such struggle around the world. What has kept my head above water is mindfulness, a topic popping up now in most of our issues. In his book, “No Mud, No Lotus”, Thich Nhat Hanh shares “The secret to happiness is to acknowledge and transform suffering, not to run away from it.” He goes on to say, “…because suffering can feel so bad, we try to run away from it or cover it up by consuming. We find something to eat or turn on the television.” Can you relate? You are not alone. We have all coped during this strange time in different ways, some healthier than others. No judgments from us.

We hope you enjoy this month’s stories as we honor the heroes in our lives and we’d love to hear your stories!!!

Editor's Note

Michele

FLM