Notes from the Editor

This is the dawn of a new era. During the times of big changes, we must learn to stay calm, focus on our inner peace, meditate, and let our love-driven strength triumph over our fears of uncertainty.

Yet again, the road tomyinner journey is a little bumpy these days, as I’mslightlyoccupied with cooking, cleaning, solving elementary level math problems, more cooking, fixing computer bugs that magically appear when the homework needs to be uploaded to the school system, tidying up the kitchen counter over and over, feeding the dog, helping hubby getting used to home-office system, keeping the spirits up -‘cause that’s what mamas do, and more cooking, and more cleaning and...

Don’t get me wrong. I’ve been managing my professional life in home-office mode for more than a decade. I’ve been practicing meditation for more than 12 years. I have a wonderful hobby that I can do at home. Eco-conscious approach had been in the mainstream of my life for many years. So it should have been easy. Right? Well, it’s not... Some days I start my daily routine with a very positive approach. Some days I find it hard to stay calm over a simple misunderstanding. I know that things will eventually get back to “normal”, an improved version of “normal” I hope, where we all start caring about the environment, the animal rights, and each other much more.

Until then, I will keep on improving myself, learn to become more tolerant and maintain my razor sharp concentration skills. So this is me concentrating on the editorial notes about this issue. Where was I? Oh, yes... When your daily routine gives you cramps, try following a few of the activities that are listed in the following pages. When you feel down, call a friend or stay connected with our club via our Facebook group. Read about the “Inspiring Women in History” and what we have contributed to through our FAWCO activities. When you feel better, share your love and positivity with someone else. After all, we are all in this together.

Love,Irem