From the editor...
On Course
One of the most difficult things about having a dream is not the dream itself, but rather the “doing” that it takes in order to set it in motion.
As I shared with you in my first letter of about a year ago, the dream of this magazine happened over a decade ago. And although the time in between then and now has been peppered with all kinds of experiences, many of which to some might seem unrelated, the course has always been very clear and unmistakably, always in my line of sight. I have been a restaurant owner, a caterer, a television contributor, television and radio host, and a speaker. And along the way, I have lost a business, experienced near financial ruin and in the process have somehow managed to survive it all. I am convinced that I am still standing not because I am lucky, but rather because I have been able to maintain my focus.
The idea of “good living” is not one that has as its underpinnings the focus on things, which in reality, have no substance. It is indeed a philosophy and belief that we each possess within us the ability to live a life that is good. I also believe that although we don’t always have what we would want, if we tap these inner resources, we always have what we need. And that means we can be healthy, positive-minded, charitable, nurturing and in the process change the landscape of the world in which we live.
When contemplating the focus of this month’s issue, I thought of many possible themes that would be fitting to celebrate the first anniversary of this magazine. What stood out above all is the fact that regardless of the challenges and obstacles each of us encounter along the way, we must never lose sight of where it is we wish to land as our final destination.
I am not a golfer, but I have seen enough competitions to understand that the main object of the game, put in the most simplest of terms, is for the golfer to be able to overcome the obstacles as they “putt” a tiny ball across a very large and unpredictable terrain. Golfers understand this and therefore train and practice in order to keep their game on course.
This first year as an official online magazine has been more than I could have imagined. I, along with my amazing editors have shared our knowledge and passion for what we lovingly categorize as good living. And you have responded in an overwhelmingly positive fashion.
What you don’t know is that each month I provide the editorial staff with just one or two words that make up the theme and what has amazed me is the ease in which it all comes together. It is this and other experiences that let me know that when something is right and in Divine order, the impact of what you do just happens in spite of whether or not you know what lies ahead.
Two of my editors are moving on after this issue. They have things to do and people to meet as they too work to keep their personal visions on course. And so I would like to publicly thank Dr. Robert M. Brown who is an editor for the Thrive section and Pamela Kaye who writes for the Be Well section of the magazine. They have each been a tremendous asset to this magazine and I am sure you will as I will, miss them tremendously.
I know too that in the Divine order of things, that the void created will ultimately be filled by two others who are waiting in the wings to help carry out this mission of inspiring others to embrace this concept good living.
And to you, my loyal readers, I cannot express in words how much your support and words of encouragement have meant to me over the past 12 months. Only God and I know how difficult it can be at times to stay on course, especially during those moments when it appears no one is listening. And so I simply say thank you.
As we embark upon year two, I ask for your prayers and continued support at we work to inspire families and individuals around the world.
FORE — On Course!
Deigratia,
Bonnie
