Notes from the Editor

There is something about daisies that makes me happy even when I think of them. If I had to explain what they look like to a blind person, I would start with their personality. Daisies remind me of simplicity, abundance, endurance, and joy. If you wish to draw a daisy, you'd realize that it has quite a simple design. If you look for it out in the fields, you'd see plenty of them lying around happily. If you put them in a vase to enjoy at home, you'd see that they endure much longer than any other flower you buy from the market. On top of all that, their smell would take you back to your childhood when everything was much simpler and joyful. Yes, daisies are my favorite flowers. I chose this month's theme for the Newsletter as "The Art of Happiness" for one particular reason, among many others. When the infamous pandemic hit Russia and forced us to stay at our homes, everyone responded in their own way. As far as I could follow from my social media accounts, many people reacted constructively and tried to compensate for their inability to socialize outdoors with online activities. I wasn't that eager to join honestly, I simply didn't have the energy to keep my focus outside, as I usually did before. Instead, I used my time to comprehend what this new experience is trying to teach me. That was the best that I could do. Weeks have gone by and as I talk to my friends, I see that their "compensation method" wears off in time, leaving many of them more vulnerable. If you are one of those people, you are great the way you are. But perhaps you need a little nudge to remember the simple principles of happiness before we’ll get back to enjoy outdoors again. If you have raised kids or remember your early childhood, you'd realize that even if you take all the toys away from them or cancel the play dates, children don't get all depressed, feel grumpy all the time, or go into an existential crisis. They simply look for (anddefinitelyfind) something that amuses them, keep on giggling, searching, being curious, and simply being happy. Because happiness is simple. Happiness is abundant. Happiness endures as it has the power to shatter all the bad moods with one genuine smile. That feeling, that power is just there. And you could find it easily when you were a kid. Why not remember how it was at this very moment? In the following pages, you will find articles about inspiring women, interesting books and documentaries, as well as reminders about staying healthy and happy. Enjoy reading and drop me a line if you feel like it! Irem info@iremsunar.com