Neighbors
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EDITOR,
PHOTOGRAPHER,
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CIRCULATION & WEB
MANAGEMENT
Ruth Johnson
Every New Year’s Day, I set essentially the same
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goals: find something good about every day and spend a few
moments to appreciate it. I also pledge to do something nice
for someone every day as well.
The first goal does not have to be a major undertaking. It can
be as easy as looking up at the sky and enjoying the beauty
of the clouds as they billow across the hemisphere, taking
a short nature walk or tending a garden.
On a personal level, it can be as easy as letting someone go
ahead of you in line at the supermarket when you only
have a few items and are not in a hurry. Even a simple smile
or calling to check up on a friend or neighbor, can brighten
someone’s otherwise dark day.
Sometimes I feel that our culture has become too obsessed
with the idea of finding happiness.
Yes, we can be happy about a new job, a bigger car or extra
money, but even the feelings of elation associated with these
events are still fleeting.
The people who seem to have the most contentment in life
have something that brings them a sense of purpose.
For myself, writing always makes me feel good, which is
why I find being an editor for Neighbors, so fulfilling.
I look forward to bringing you these photos and articles
and welcome your comments and suggestions. Thank you
for reading this archive.
Warm regards,
Ruth Johnson
Editor
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