Letter FROM THE PUBLISHER & EDITOR.IN.CHIEF
MONIQUE REIDY
@socallifemag
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e’re moving into 2022 with COVID19 still in tow. Most of us could not have guessed that at the time the virus was uncovered in early 2020 we’d still be wrangling masks and mandates this long. But we’ve come a long way since those early days when we were mostly confused and uneducated about coronavirus varieties. Two years later, we’ve become well-versed on variants and vaccine types, and understand terms like “super-spreader” and “hand hygiene” without having to ask for clarification. Despite the inconveniences we’ve had to undertake since the global outbreak, 2021 turned out to be a better year than 2020 when we were first informed that a deadly virus would likely wipe out a fraction of our planet’s population. By 2021 we were offered vaccines and resources to equip us physically and intellectually against our new viral enemy. And as we look ahead to 2022, we get to choose if we will remain fearful, moderately cautious, or committed to creating a life that’s safe, healthy and happy for ourselves and our families. The new year offers us an opportunity to reflect on our past and make modifications to improve our futures. While this exercise is not limited to a specific date on the calendar, January is a convenient time of year to choose to walk away from issues that threaten to defeat us to better places emotionally. While this choice begins with adjustments to our mindset, it generally requires alterations in behavior. Since it’s looking like COVID is not going away anytime soon, we can still make wise decisions to keep ourselves healthy but still press on to achieve the life we want despite outside forces that seem intimidating. We at Southern California Life magazine wish our readers the very best year ahead and hope that 2022 turns out to be your strongest, healthiest and happiest year yet! Warmly,
Monique SOCALLIFEMAG.COM
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