Letter from the Editor

I love the feelings of renewal and hope that come with the beginning of a new year. 2021 was not an impressive year (many of you share the same sentiment), so as I jump into 2022, I am determined to use my time and energy to make my life and the lives of those around me better (your life included). To do this, I’ve chosen three areas of focus that you might also find useful.

1. I will set honest priorities. I say “honest” because there is a tendency in each of us to organize our lives based on what we “should” have on our priorities list. This year, I am recognizing priorities that are valuable to me and uniquely mine: improving my health, becoming a better husband and father, providing more value in my business so that I can make more money, and increasing my spiritual connection with my Creator.

2. I will be present. I can’t tell you how many times I have forgotten to do this. As an entrepreneur and “professional shiny things expert,” I have a tendency to be the prognosticator for my own life. Because this can be overwhelming at times, the best thing I can do for myself and those I care about is to be fully present.

3. I will be grateful. Being grateful is closely related to being present. It’s hard for me to feel gratitude if I’m not in the present. As the great philosopher Seneca so eloquently stated, “True happiness is to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future, not to amuse ourselves with either hopes or fears but to rest satisfied with what we have, which is sufficient, for he that is so wants nothing. The greatest blessings of mankind are within us and within our reach. A wise man is content with his lot, whatever it may be, without wishing for what he has not.”

For me, recognizing my blessings takes a conscious effort, especially with all the negative media coverage and political noise that tend to drown out everything else.

As you “jump into the new year,” what are some of the ways you want to renew your life? I sincerely hope that 2022 is filled with success for each one of you in whatever ways you define it.

I am grateful for your support of the Health & Wellness Magazine. I love hearing your comments and knowing that it has been a valuable resource in your life. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have questions or feedback (or if you would like to express gratitude because that feels good, too).

To your health, well-being, and success,

Brendan Dalley Brendan Dalley Editor Editor