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Wow! I am so excited to be writing the Letter From The Editor for the 2nd issue of KERRY Magazine. The very fact that I am doing this is evidence that your dreams can come true. If you have even an inkling of an idea of something you want to do or create, I hope this issue and my words encourage you to take the next step. You might have to take that step while feeling fear and that is okay. From my experience, it will be worth it.

This issue digs deep and asks you to do the same. Acknowledge and honor what comes up for you as you read through this issue. Tears, joy, a sense of freedom, a feeling of connection; feel it all.

Comfort zones have been stepped out of by everyone involved in this issue.

Now it is your turn.

Allow this magazine to hold space for you and your dreams.

If any feelings of comparison pop up, I want you to pause and see if you can change that reaction to one of joy and possibility. Maybe say something like, “I love, love, love that she is doing that (wearing that, writing that, sharing that, creating that). I am so grateful for this evidence that it is possible for me, too.�

Now go explore and enjoy.

You are amazing!!!

Nadia Goldstein lives in North Phoenix and found her passion in doodling recently. She needed an outlet from her stressful tech job and put away her computer and pulled out some good ol' fashioned ink and paper to escape. She posts her artwork and handlettering pieces on Instagram under @doodlesandfun. Go say hi and check out her creative doodles.

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Nakesha

Nakesha Lee is from Milwaukee, WI, and graduated from Cardinal Stritch University in Writing & Communications. She lives in Phoenix, AZ, with the love of her life, Demetrius, and their 2 children, Christina and Jaimasen.

Nakesha owns a small business called Driven Career Services (www.facebook.com/drivencareerservices) to assist in Career Development and Resume Writing. She's an active member at her church, Fountain of Life House of Worship, where she develops a monthly newsletter publication on Career Development. Although her passion is writing, Nakesha is strong in her faith in God and understanding He holds her purpose in His hands.

Jennifer Lind Schutsky is a Phoenix native. She has a BFA from the University of Arizona for Art Education with an emphasis in painting. She uses photography as a creative outlet and often blogs to journal her Family's Travels, D.I.Y. Projects, and Monthly Food Club. She is also involved in the Phoenix community with her apparel company, attending as many local artisan markets as she can find. To keep up with everything she is up to, you can follow along at hawksandhoney.com.

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Her professional art and photography can be found at JenniferLindSchutsky.com.

Tamara Hackett is an author, illustrator, and designer who expresses her creativity and love of children's literature through books and resources, all based around living a meaningful and inspired life. www.tamarahackett.com.

Tamara

Kimberly Kling is a self-proclaimed joy cultivator, since bringing people joy is what makes her heart sing! As the owner of Joyful Roots, when she's not connecting other people to creativity, she loves to make magic with her own art, illustrations, photography, and design.

Kimberly Jenny Kelly creates custom quilts and apparel and sells vintage clothes and treasures at www.etsy.com/shop/ohjennymae. Her husband, Ben, and their four children, Gracie, Slater, Finney, and Molly, all mean the world to her. She loves to sing, especially with the little ones at the preschool where she teaches.

Jenny Jen is a first-time mom who was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at the age of 32, when her son was just five months old. She writes about navigating the intersection of motherhood and cancer-land at www.boobyandthebeast.com. More than four years after her diagnosis, she is still in active treatment, but also actively enjoying watching her son become a little boy. She hopes she will be lucky enough to see him become a man.

Jen Rachel lives in Truckee, CA, and has been practicing yoga for 15 years.

She began her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program through Wanderlust at the 2014 Squaw Valley festival immersion, and will complete the training in November in Costa Rica. She brings mindfulness and asana practice to her work in environmental education and ecological research, and loves sharing these tools with students of all ages. As a lifelong learner, Rachel is excited to continue her yoga education and truly believes that yoga should be accessible to every body!

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EDITOR PICKS 1. Floral Yoga Headband $20

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www.thezenbird.com

2. Pink Hanging Planter $8 (on sale) www.etsy.com/shop/mudpuppy

3. Mindful ABC's Book $17 www.tamarahackett.com

4. 2016 Lunar Phase Calendar $8 www.etsy.com/shop/OriginalLunarPhase

5. Earth Shaker Mover Maker Inspirational Mug $18 www.joyfulroots.com

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With adult coloring pages being all the rage, we wanted to give you a personal one.

Print this out, color it in, and hang as a reminder, or give to a fellow beautiful soul.

Doodled by: Nadia Goldstein

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Undisguised

by Nakesha Lee

She whispers loudly through roaring storms waiting for you to hear.

Unconcealed identity Wearing her name with greatness, confidence, for the lost to capture.

Her presence gently rests upon us like beautiful melodies ready to be consumed with love.

We fall in darkness bruised souls, hands reaching, grasping for what was lost.

Sweat dripping from our cheeks falling into unknown territory.

At night, knees bowed, hands lifted in freedom, a safe place, to release our burdens.

We rise through black ashes, ferocious winds, attempting to remove us off the mountain tops.

We rise through our renewed belief, like fresh water running through open streams.

We rise through victory in the midst of undisguised faith.

photography by Jennifer Lind Schutsky

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by Tamara Hackett Good intentions and a mindful approach can go far in life, I believe. Far-reaching enough to affect not only your life, but the life of the "little ones" in your company as well. Whether it is with your own children, nieces and nephews, or clients, mindful words and concepts can easily be integrated in a fun and meaningful way using light-hearted explanations and, most importantly, practice.

Introducing a mindful and positive vocabulary to children can encourage good and deep-rooted feelings to emerge and be recognized as important. It is a great first step in helping them understand more of who they are and their own significance.

Once words are defined simply, "practice" develops by noticing when the essence of the concept is being felt or expressed. You can support children in this process by being in-tune yourself, sharing your experiences and also being willing and open to communicate about it.

To begin, I define the word mindful as: "Listening to all of your senses to learn about your mind, body and the world around you" (definition from children’s book Mindful ABC’s). This is especially fun with children because generally they are already so incredibly good at being connected to the world around them. Below are some other ideas of how to unite meaningful words with an enjoyable way of living.

1. Gratitude Gratitude is one of the cornerstones of being happy in the moment. It is the process of noticing all the great things in your life and allowing them to lift you up.

Modeling appreciation and gratitude can be as simple as pointing out a good book or a cozy place to sit.

2. Love Love can be hard to define but I can guarantee, you know how it feels. Because you know it, it’s a natural way you connect with the children in your life. So let it flow and it will be recognized and received by the little ones you are with.

by Tamara Hackett 3. Giggles For children especially, laughing and smiling are obvious ways to express pure joy. I consider joy to be a mindful word because it is such an easy way to reflect an inner excitement. So, let those giggles out!

4. Knowing I also call this belief. When you know something in your heart is true. Identifying this for children can be very empowering. It’s an amazing way to validate that they have a knowing inside of them that is worth listening to.

5. Nature Even as an adult, I never tire of taking a moment to just go outside and breathe.

With the busy lives of both children and adults – appreciating nature is an amazing way to be in the moment. I call nature a "gift" because it is available and life-giving to us all; a great thing to recognize no matter what age you are.

6. Create To me, creating is one of the most powerful energies in the world. It is the process of communicating who you are, what experiences and viewpoints you have, and transforming them into something that didn’t exist before. Such a beautiful way to stay in the present moment.

7. Release Releasing a thought or feeling which isn’t so pleasant is a great tool to encourage children to look beyond something that may be bothering them. It’s a positive way to think about letting go; showing children that there is always a chance to think of something new.

Hopefully having these words in the forefront of your thoughts will make it easier to create mindful moments for you, as well as the little ones in it.

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A Letter To My Younger Self

Concept by Kerry Burki Photography by Kerry Burki - Kimberly Kling - Jenny Kelly

A glimpse into wisdom gained, lessons learned and the beauty we always possessed.

Click here to read the rest of this transformative issue!

55 more pages of insight, yoga, printables, positive change, artwork and more!