tag:www.nacfl.com,2005:/categories/letter-from-the-publisherLetter From The Publisher Publisher Letter | Central Florida Natural Awakenings Magazine Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-02-27T11:55:11-05:00urn:uuid:d57ef9c8-0553-4839-a0d0-1857f7ca92ac2024-02-27T11:54:36-05:002024-02-27T11:55:11-05:00Call Me an Optimist2024-02-29 09:32:00 -0500Carolyn CooganWhat signs from God do you enjoy? Are you open and aware when they appear? Often these signs are abundant, and I am always grateful for them. Remember: These powerful nudges/signs can make an entire day the best ever.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nacfl.com">Natural Awakenings Central Florida / Orlando</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ee02f40b-104e-40c0-b86f-5358bf8f49ff2024-01-30T15:28:32-05:002024-01-30T15:28:59-05:00If There is a Will, There is a Way!2024-01-31 09:32:00 -0500Carolyn CooganIf you read my letter last month, you will understand this short one now—not much time to overly type these days. I have a 14-week puppy. He is a peppy Spanish Water Dog breed—full of high, fast-growing energy. I am cancelling my gym membership!<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nacfl.com">Natural Awakenings Central Florida / Orlando</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f21923e0-10c4-4435-a535-437da143069a2023-12-28T10:36:31-05:002024-01-03T15:39:25-05:00Aging Gracefully2023-12-29 09:32:00 -0500Carolyn CooganBy redefining what it means to get older and finding deeper meaning, we can embrace aging with grace and gratitude, rather than resist it. Within these pages you will find many tips for vibrant health—no matter your age. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nacfl.com">Natural Awakenings Central Florida / Orlando</a></small></p>urn:uuid:162c7d08-9f75-4a80-88b8-73864af17f802023-11-30T07:01:02-05:002023-11-30T09:50:02-05:00Are You Uplifting Humanity? 2023-11-30 09:32:00 -0500Carolyn CooganDuring this festive season, it is easy to get bombarded by marketing online marvels such as BOGO, buy-now pay-later and enticing gimmicks. Beware: Trust your intuition and the trade-offs involved. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nacfl.com">Natural Awakenings Central Florida / Orlando</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d3436760-bc3c-4cae-8431-b7ef30410f762023-10-27T15:42:36-04:002023-10-27T15:42:47-04:00Veggies for the Holidays2023-10-31 09:32:00 -0400Carolyn CooganAs the Holiday festivities approach, we are focusing on making veggies the main event. We'll be testing out the plant-based recipes from this issue in my kitchen, and the turkey will be pardoned. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nacfl.com">Natural Awakenings Central Florida / Orlando</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ac03dea1-d26d-49d9-868d-2df25540676f2023-09-28T08:59:04-04:002023-09-28T08:59:04-04:00Let's Go! 2023-09-29 09:32:00 -0400Carolyn CooganAutumn invites us to release the things in our lives that do not serve us well. Do you have a grudge, a feeling of resentment or an unhealthy habit? Forgive and let it go.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nacfl.com">Natural Awakenings Central Florida / Orlando</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4ce57812-5e4b-4844-b2ba-f3f28de983f42023-08-28T14:37:18-04:002023-08-28T14:37:18-04:00Adjusting the Sails2023-08-31 09:31:00 -0400Carolyn CooganDo you have a valid passport? Since I have not traveled abroad since 2007 (16 yrs ago), I had to apply as a brand-new applicant. I chose the “expedite” option. Viola! It arrived in six weeks.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nacfl.com">Natural Awakenings Central Florida / Orlando</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ab3f00f0-f1da-4174-8887-13810d4b91e62023-07-29T19:01:27-04:002023-07-29T19:02:26-04:00Rekindling Childhood Wonderment2023-07-31 09:32:00 -0400Carolyn CooganThese “Back to School” days are not just for children. Our feature article focuses on Lifelong Learning. Here you will find many benefits of being a forever student. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nacfl.com">Natural Awakenings Central Florida / Orlando</a></small></p>urn:uuid:70bf350e-ea0e-49d4-a897-6333ae679f272023-06-28T15:18:05-04:002023-06-28T15:49:45-04:00My Three Top Pet Peeves2023-06-30 09:32:00 -0400Carolyn CooganI am preparing for the July 4th holiday and looking forward to a long weekend. I ponder: Are we Americans In Dependence (perhaps tied to Big Pharma) or Independent? Actually, the latter is impossible. We are all inter-connected—not independent. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nacfl.com">Natural Awakenings Central Florida / Orlando</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e24af273-7e0d-48d2-b9be-a7726510f1e02023-05-27T13:11:11-04:002023-05-30T21:07:27-04:00The Perfect Summer Day2023-05-31 09:32:00 -0400Carolyn CooganI am ready for perfect summer days ahead. It is possible to have AWEN moments—inspiring universal energy flows through all of us—if we let it!<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nacfl.com">Natural Awakenings Central Florida / Orlando</a></small></p>