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My beautiful sister Julie inspires me!
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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2021
FEATURES 14 What travel means to me Finding that feeling, through a travelogue of photos.
22 Your New Worklife A flexible workspace is the key to finding control and balance.
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28 Managing Food Insecurities Meet Brookhaven's Andrea Jaron of Second Helpings Atlanta.
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GOING DEEP
TURN DOWN YOUR THOUGHTS. In times of tension and stress, your mind is not your friend. This is because our brains are wired to respond to stress with more stress. We are conditioned to “do something!” and in the reactive doing, we are acting out of fear, which is never the source of solutions. What’s needed is soulguided responses made from the connected wisdom of the heart, and those are accessible only when the mind is turned way down. This can be extra difficult in the middle of stress, because reacting is literally an addiction, and our brains want their
or self-hypnosis, nature walks, hot baths, music, silent meditation,
fix. Guided meditations
or anything that gets you out of your head and into the inner knowing of the heart is your best ally in times of stress to keep you more attuned to the space of your intuition. But feel what you need to feel. Resisting the urge to indulge unhelpful, stress-fueled thinking is not the same as resisting the emotions you are being invited to feel. Often, refusing to indulge in lower-vibration mind patterns gets confused with pushing away uncomfortable or painful feelings. The “high vibes only” mentality that brushes aside any heavy feelings because they aren’t pleasant is a sign of spiritual whitewashing, which is the misuse of spirituality to minimize the parts of life that are more difficult but are crucial to growth. When you’re being triggered in feelings of sadness, anger, frustration, confusion, guilt, or anything else that feels bad, it’s important to go into and underneath the emotion instead of trying to go above or around it. Avoiding emotions will only invite them into your life in a bigger
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way down the road, so face them head-on (in a calm,
more time doing the ones that excite you. You may
quiet, reflective space if possible), and explore what
notice your mind telling you that you “have to” con-
the feeling is showing you that needs to be seen for
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your expansion and healing.
right anymore. Remember that your brain has been
Move away -- even if it’s only a little bit -- from
conditioned since birth with expectations, judgment,
the things that just don’t feel like a fit anymore. Once
roles, and a variety of other things that are designed
you’ve acknowledged and felt into the lessons and
for fear-based human reasons to keep you living small.
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When you choose what your heart and body are tell-
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A FLEXIBLE WORKSPACE IS THE KEY TO FINDING CONTROL AND BALANCE.
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IF THE PANDEMIC HAS CAUSED YOU TO FEEL A
There is a new definition of worklife and it is marked
LACK OF CONTROL OVER YOUR WORK LIFE, YOU
by balance, control, mobility, flexibility and most excit-
ARE NOT ALONE. We have all been forced to let go of
ing: employee empowerment. For employees who have
our routines and take things day by day. If there is one
proven that they can fulfill their work obligations while
positive outcome of watching the pendulum swing from
remote, companies are now loosening the reigns on
stringent office expectations (and a long stretch of desk
what the traditional workday looks like. It is an exciting
time sandwiched between a painful commute) to 100%
time to see individuals being given the freedom to eval-
work from home, it is that companies have had to quickly
uate their home and work needs and construct the ideal
evolve their perception of a workday.
worklife to suit them.
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So, where to begin with this new flexibility and freedom? Take a close look at your work obligations and your personal responsibilities and determine how to best integrate the two. One problem that has arisen as so many people began working from home without warning is the inability to set boundaries. If you are obsessively checking
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is why they have strategically selected their locations to best serve
lines of a work life balance. We all know deep down you can never
surrounding residential areas. The goal is a quick drive to a safe and
effectively do two things at once, but when you share your work-
convenient space where you can scan your ID card for contactless
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check in, grab a seat and get to work instantaneously. With conve-
overwhelming. Having separate and dedicated spaces for work and
nience like this, you now gain more time for things that matter to you
play is a crucial first step to setting work-life boundaries.
personally such as fitness, family time, meditation, and hobbies.
A second important step to achieving a healthy worklife inte-
What is also important when selecting your workspace is choosing
gration is convenience, which begins with ditching that painful
an environment that fosters inspiration and productivity. At the core CONTINUED >
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of the Serendipity Labs Buckhead, and a key reason many professionals choose to work there, is their evident focus on design and aesthetic. Step into the Buckhead location and you will immediately feel a spark of motivation to get to work. This was no accident,
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YEAR AFTER YEAR AS WE RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH ANTICIPATION, MANY OF US SET GOALS AND MAKE RESOLUTIONS WITH LOSING WEIGHT, PRACTICING BETTER SELF-CARE, AND LIVING A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE AT THE TOP OF THE LIST. And year after year, despite our best intentions, studies show that most of these resolutions get cast aside. How can we do better? How can we actually follow through and feel better on December 31, 2021 than we did on January 1?
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ier life, making small, manageable changes is the
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key to resolutions that actually stick.
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Smoothie King, a familiar name in all things
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“At Smoothie King, we believe smoothies serve a purpose. We offer a wide variety of options from basic fruity smoothies to Keto and Paleo diet smoothies, from high protein meal replacements to veggie and vegan smoothies,” said Chris Lund, owner, Smoothie King Buckhead. “But the best part is that our healthy smoothies always offer outstanding taste. And we never compromise on the quality of ingredients, so you know exactly what you’re sipping.” With options that including drive-thru, carryout, curbside pickup, online and mobile ordering, Their smoothies have always been a go-to. Whether you want to make healthier swaps in 2021 to boost your immunity or lose a few inches, don’t give up on the smoothie. For more information and locations on Smoothie King Buckhead stores, visit: SmoothieKing.com
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M A N AGI NG F O OD I NSECU R IT I ES
MEET BROOKHAVEN'S ANDREA JARON OF SECOND HELPINGS ATLANTA
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ARTICLE AMEL ALYAMANI | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CITY’S LEAD-
of fresh food and now also coordinating the logistics for
ING NON-PROFIT FOOD RESCUE ORGANIZATION,
meal delivery throughout the metro region. The number
SECOND HELPINGS ATLANTA (SHA), BROOKHAVEN
of food requests from partner agencies has increased
RESIDENT ANDREA JARON IS ON A MISSION TO
by 50 percent since March, and Jaron is receiving more
DRIVE OUT HUNGER ACROSS METRO ATLANTA.
first-time requests for food assistance.
With a deep understanding of logistics and coordina-
“We’ve seen a huge spike in demand and our mis-
tion, SHA staff and a team of volunteers rescue fresh,
sion became more critical,” said Jaron. “Thanks to our
nutritious, surplus food from grocers, corporate kitchens,
dedicated staff, volunteers and partners, we were able
restaurants, and others, and deliver it to hunger relief
to mobilize quickly to increase our reach and assist our
organizations. Jaron has been instrumental in forging
communities facing food insecurity during the pandemic.”
strategic partnerships to drive SHA’s reach even further.
To address the staggering need, SHA teamed up
In 2019, one in eight adults and one in six children in
with Atlanta Community Food Bank to launch the
Georgia were food insecure, according to the Atlanta
Atlanta Community Kitchen Project, which connected
Community Food Bank. Those numbers have risen over
hunger relief agencies to commercial kitchens with
the last year with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
a goal to provide hundreds of thousands of meals to
“Knowing there are so many hungry people struggling
Atlanta families in need.
with food insecurity in our community keeps me moti-
“Through this prepared meal program, we were able
vated,” said Jaron. “There’s a great deal of work to be
to fire up under-utilized commercial kitchens to feed our
done and I’m honored to be part of the solution.”
community while also putting food service employees
According to the Natural Resources Defense Council,
back to work in an innovative way,” said Jaron. “We were
over 40 percent of food produced in America is never
incredibly fortunate to have the support from gener-
eaten. Jaron leads a network of more than 120 food
ous partners including Atlanta Rotary Club, Mercedes
donors and partner agencies to coordinate the delivery
Benz, State Farm Arena, Bold Catering and Proof of the
of surpluses, allowing the organization to reduce food
Pudding to make this program possible.”
waste and food insecurity at the same time.
SHA is uniquely skilled in the logistics of coordi-
Since the pandemic began, SHA has amped up its
nating between its donors and hunger relief agen-
distribution, moving hundreds of thousands of pounds
cies. To that end, the organization remains a trusted CONTINUED >
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partner to both non-profit and corporate organi-
of life – new partners, babies, kids, teenagers,
zations. Last fall, SHA partnered to deliver 20,000
empty nesters, grandparents, great grandpar-
meals with ATLFAMILYMEAL, an initiative from
ents – you name it! Many friendly people and
restaurateur Michael Lennox supporting hospital-
dogs around.” Jaron enjoys walking through her
ity workers in need.
Ashford Park neighborhood and taking in her
“We’re proud to say these initiatives are continuing
surroundings – from new constructions to new
through the end of the year with existing and new part-
families, shops and restaurants. “The dining
nerships, said Jaron. “There is strength in numbers.”
scene in Brookhaven is wonderful,” said Jaron.
As demand grows, Jaron and her team remain
“We frequent all of the restaurants – currently
focused on continuing to foster partnerships and
carry-out only for us – but I love to support them.
secure resources that help drive their mission.
Haven and Valenza are favorites.”
This month, longtime donor organization, Whole
Andrea’s go-to weekend activity is enjoying
Foods chose SHA as a recipient of its “Nourishing
a wine tasting at Brookhaven Wines. During the
Our Neighborhoods” initiative that donates vans
pandemic, the local wine shop pivoted to offer
to food rescue nonprofits. The new refrigerated
virtual tastings – Andrea had one planned in
van will help SHA in its mission to deliver fresh
December for the Second Helpings Atlanta board.
food and perishables to communities experienc-
“While brainstorming safe, but engaging,
ing food insecurity. “We’re grateful for our continued partnership with Whole Foods,” said Jaron. “They are truly ded-
social events for our board, I immediately thought of Brookhaven Wines and didn’t ask anyone else,” said Jaron. “It’s a great neighborhood spot.”
icated to uplifting our communities, and this van
She also frequents the Brookhaven Farmers
will exponentially increase our outgoing support to
Market, held on Saturdays on Fernwood Circle
those in need.”
off Dresden Road.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is also help-
The options in Brookhaven are endless and
ing SHA raise funds toward another delivery truck
convenient for a busy nonprofit professional like
through its “Dankful IPA Program,” which tapped
Jaron. After a long week of coordinating partners,
beneficiaries around the nation to receive funds
donors and volunteers, Jaron appreciates that
from a $1 million pledge.
she can run errands close to home -- whether
“Sierra Nevada’s commitment to community
she’s grabbing groceries on the go at Savi
empowers us to continue to feed those in need,”
Market, dropping off items at the local dry cleaner
said Jaron. “Partnerships like this make the work
or taking a virtual class with one of the many yoga
we do possible. We’re inspired by Sierra Nevada’s
studios in Brookhaven.
ongoing effort to constantly innovate and help make real change.” Jaron is no stranger to community relief – she has worked in the nonprofit sector for decades. Before
This ease of access to stores and businesses contrasts with her everyday work in food insecurity in Metro Atlanta, and it’s her main driver of why she does what she does.
Second Helpings Atlanta, she served as chief
“Community is central to Second Helpings
development officer of Meals on Wheels Atlanta
Atlanta’s mission,” said Jaron. “I’m grateful to
and held development positions with the Weber
live in my neighborhood, and I will continue to
School, the Anti-Defamation League, Hands-On
work until everyone has access to a welcoming,
Atlanta and more.
resourceful and food-secure community.”
In her spare time, Jaron practices yoga and spends
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quality time with her family in their neighborhood of
For more information,
Brookhaven. “I love my neighborhood,” said Jaron.
please visit SecondHelpingsAtlanta.org or
“Brookhaven is filled with families at various stages
follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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T I P G E N E R O U S LY:
The value of delivery services has risen as everyone is ordering more meals, groceries, and Amazon items. Delivery employees are a new breed of essential workers that are stepping out into the world every day to encounter people and take risks with their own health. Make sure to keep showing your appreciation for what they are doing by giving generously back to them.
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With the shutdown of life, we have had to adapt
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LE ARN SOMETHING:
It’s always beneficial to keep your brain active!
our normal gym activities. With lack of equip-
Learning a new language helps you communicate
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resourceful with using things around our house,
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discovering online resources, and incorporating
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the whole family to create our own in-home work
helps in everyday life, and shows you what you are
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that you loved and sharing them with your loved
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