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Blessings, Big and Small

Oct 31, 2024 08:32AM ● By Bernice Butler

As we enter the season of gatherings and gratitude, I find myself pausing to appreciate the deep impact of faith, health and wisdom in our lives. Thanksgiving reminds us to take stock of our blessings, big and small. For me, it’s become a wonderful time for self-reflection, humankind inspection, and intentional improvement. This year I’m focused on my faith in God, which has been my steadying compass through every joy and challenge. My faith gives me the strength to love even when it’s difficult, to seek understanding when there’s disagreement and to forgive when I feel wronged. It allows me to move through life with a sense of peace and security, knowing I am deeply loved and cared for. My hope is that each of us finds similar anchors that offer comfort, courage and truth.

My sense of gratitude has always been closely tied to my faith, but it’s also been a pleasant byproduct of maturity. This month, I invite you to read “Gaining Wisdom As We Age,” which celebrates the experiences, lessons and insights that shape our perspectives and our responses to life’s ups and downs. I’m so grateful to be on this wonderful journey of deepening understanding—an opportunity not just to cultivate patience, resilience and empathy, but also to use these gifts to nurture future generations.

Thanksgiving is the start of a season that makes food the center of every celebration. As we gather with loved ones, it’s important to consider how we can make these moments healthier without sacrificing flavor or tradition. To that end; we’re excited to share “10 Tips for Healthy Holiday Food Swaps,” a list of simple, thoughtful adjustments that allow you to indulge in Thanksgiving favorites—think casseroles and pies—using lighter, more nutritious ingredients that will leave you satisfied and energized. Consider swapping out butter for olive oil, refined sugars for natural sweeteners or mashed potatoes for whipped cauliflower. Small changes like these can make a big difference in how you feel and in your long-term health.

In our ongoing commitment to exploring natural, noninvasive health solutions, we’re thrilled to introduce a new one in this month’s issue. Premier Med Spa, in Richardson, has launched an advanced therapy that uses gentle electromagnetic pulses to rebalance the body’s energy fields. Kind of like a needle-free alternative to acupuncture, this therapy uses a electromagnetic pulse reminiscent of the TENS machine pulses to stimulate the energy pathways, offering relief for a range of issues from allergies and tired muscles to digestive discomfort and stress-related ailments. It can be particularly appealing for individuals looking to manage a chronic condition or simply improve their overall well-being.

As usual, we hope you find much in this month’s pages that will inspire you to nurture your physical health, deepen your sense of gratitude and strengthen your connection with others. Whether through small adjustments to your holiday meals, the embrace of new wellness practices or the wisdom that comes with age, let this Thanksgiving be a season where we celebrate all that is good in our lives.

In a world that can sometimes feel uncertain, a spirit of gratitude and a focus on our blessings—large and small—can bring incredible joy and peace.

Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with love.

Blessings,

Bernice Butler, Publisher