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Healing the Healers

Aug 30, 2024 07:00AM ● By Sharon Bruckman

This spring, when Lulu announced that she was divinely inspired to create a “Shero’s Journey” for 10 brave women to sail the seven Aeolian Islands off Sicily, Italy, I immediately resonated with the intention.

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Letter from the Editor

Jul 30, 2024 01:18PM ● By Linda Sechrist

Buongiorno! I returned from Cropani, Italy, just in time for our publisher, Sharon, to jet off to Catania, Italy, to sail with friends around the Aeolian Islands off the Sicilian coast.

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Summer’s Invitation

Jun 28, 2024 06:30AM ● By Sharon Bruckman

July starts off with a bang on Independence Day as Americans celebrate their love of freedom. For me, the longer, lazier days of summer inspire gatherings on the beach at sunset, and relishing in the occasional cooling rainstorm.

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Feeling Young at Any Age

May 31, 2024 09:59AM ● By Sharon Bruckman

Welcome to our annual Graceful Aging issue, with a special focus on Men’s Health, honoring fathers and the men in our lives.

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Finding Stillness

Apr 30, 2024 06:30AM ● By Sharon Bruckman

Walking into the recent Spirit Fest at Unity of Naples, the first friend I approached excitedly told me I was just in time to join him for a one-hour talk and meditation with the Florida Community of Mindfulness (FCM).

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We Live in Paradise

Mar 31, 2024 08:00AM ● By Sharon Bruckman

When I needed tips on kayaking near Everglades City, I knew just who to call: my nature-loving friend Julie Johnson, who has been paddling around the Ten Thousand Islands ever since she set up camp in Chokoloskee and became enchanted with the region.

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Spring Forward

Feb 29, 2024 05:30AM ● By Sharon Bruckman

“The six best doctors: sunshine, water, rest, air, exercise, and diet.” – Wayne Fields

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Heart-Centered Living

Jan 31, 2024 06:00AM ● By Sharon Bruckman

As my mind kicked in to write this letter introducing our Heart Health issue, I struggled to find a topic. But then, I had an aha moment when I realized that I needed to shift from my mind to my heart before putting pen to paper—just as I do so often during daily activities.

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Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone

Dec 29, 2023 06:30AM ● By Sharon Bruckman

Welcome to a new year and our 30th anniversary issue of Natural Awakenings! It’s hard to believe it has been that long since I’ve been publishing this Collier-Lee edition, which ultimately became the flagship for our national franchise.

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The Gifts of Wisdom, Love and Hope

Nov 30, 2023 03:15PM ● By Sharon Bruckman

Glancing through this month’s magazine leaves me with a sense of gratitude that I am able to spread enlightenment and hope to our readers during the holidays.

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Healing the World is an Inside Job, Too

Oct 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Sharon Bruckman

With Thanksgiving approaching, plans to spend time with loved ones come into focus, along with the quality of our relationships.

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Staying in the Flow

Sep 29, 2023 09:30AM ● By Sharon Bruckman

Every month, I’m amazed when I see how our talented graphic designer Michele Rose has joined all of the individual puzzle pieces into a cohesive and beautiful new edition. Her artistic magic and brilliant problem-solving skills are evident on every page.

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Travel That Changes Us

Aug 31, 2023 07:13PM ● By Sharon Bruckman

As one of eight children, the furthest our parents wanted to travel with a car full of kids was to our summer home on the lake two hours away. It wasn’t until I was 18 that I had the opportunity to travel out of the state of Michigan to Florida while on college break.

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LETTER from EDITOR

Aug 01, 2023 07:41AM ● By Linda Sechrist

I felt it would be nice to hear from our hard-working editor, Linda Sechrist this month. Linda has been working her magic behind the scenes for the past 20 years, giving readers much of our editorial content each month.

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SUMMER SPARKLES

Jun 29, 2023 02:56PM ● By Sharon Bruckman

Everyone loves summer, which is likely why you and I have chosen to live in Southwest Florida. Even during the hottest months, plenty of people visit our area because of its beautiful beaches and delightful amenities.

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