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The Dalí Museum
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Welcome to Heartland LIVING . If you are a regular reader of the magazine, you are used to seeing my publisher’s letter in every issue. In it, I have been sharing some details of my life and tying them back to stories in the magazine. You are holding our August & September Issue, our 80th issue, in your hands, and we are excited for you to page through this issue and read all about what my team and I have found of interest. We feel you are going to love reading all the stories.
We are so accustomed to hearing stories in the news of people from all over the world that we sometimes lose track of the fact that the random stranger in our community also has a fascinating story about where they came from and how they got to be where they are. The sheer variety of paths taken in this world, from farmers to CEOs to homeless people and world travelers, is indicative of how much we can learn. Sometimes the shy, quiet person has the most amazing life story with the biggest dreams.
Publishing the magazine for fourteen years, researching for features and listening to people’s stories, I have learned every person on this planet has a story to tell—something that makes him or her unique and different. We are all unique in our own way, just like our children, adding something to the world. We just need to take the time to listen.
We have brought you a combination of a little of everything in this issue—something for everyone, we hope. Bridgette has traveled to the Dalí Museum to write about the history and share the gorgeous murals/paintings with you. Rebecca has brought you a ministry, Street Jesus in Lakeland, where Brian and Amanda Morgan are spreading the word and their love for everyone. We bring you the importance of swim lessons, and, as you parents know, it is back to school. Let us know what your favorite story is after reading this issue of Heartland LIVING
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Christy Swift is an author and editor with over 15 years’ experience as an awardwinning newspaper correspondent, magazine feature writer, and web content provider. She recently scored a 2-book deal with major publisher, Hachette Forever, and her debut romcom, Celebrity Crush, launched on Feb. 11th.. She also writes fantasy under the name C.P. Swift on www.royalroad.com. Find her at www. christyswift.com
Bridgette Waldau has been a graphic and fine artist for over 40 years. She received her A.A. from the Ft. Lauderdale Institute of Art and a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from Stetson University. Bridgette has been creative director for several publications, working with Heartland Publications & Marketing as art director since 2011, winning 11 Florida Magazine Charlie Awards (2015- 2021). Bridgette is married to James, a retired firefighter from the City of Hialeah
Rebecca Maglischo is a wife and mother of two boys. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Human Movement with an emphasis on Corrective Modalities. She has completed a two year study in Full Body Systems through the Holistic Nutrition Lab and a certification in Functional Range Condition through the Functional Anatomy Systems
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Jerry Eang is a freelance photographer serving the Tampa/Lakeland/Orlando area. He loves food, photography and Jiu Jitsu. He cooks from scratch daily, teaches and trains Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, and loves taking photos. He's always had a passion for photography. He wants the photos he takes for you hanging on your walls or saved as your phone lock, making you smile every time you look at them. The kids don’t stay little, tomorrow isn’t promised and photography lasts forever. Take the photos!
Grace Hirdes is happily married to her wonderful husband and is a full-time teacher at Winter Haven Christian School. She received her diploma from the Institute of Children’s Literature and has been pursuing her passion as a freelance writer for the past 5 years. She has also published her first children’s book and loves anything outdoors.
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The Dalí Museum
A Experience
By Bridgette Waldau
Photography by Bridgette Waldau, Karen Wyssbrod and The Dalí Museum
is paradise—a paradise with an abundance of unique places to visit. Heartland LIVING Publisher Cindy Sebring Adams suggested another day trip assignment, the Salvador Dalí Museum in St Petersburg, Florida. With no hesitation, I was all in. I grabbed my friend and art enthusiast, Karen Wyssbrod, and off we went on an art trip.
My love for Salvador Dalí began in high school, where I was introduced to the art of surrealism. I was fortunate to have art education during my youth, learning all art genres and being inspired by many. Surrealism, however, stuck with me.
Heading to the Dalí Museum this time of year was perfect. It is always an adventure walking through the Dalí Museum itself, but they are now featuring two extraordinary exhibits - Outside In: New Murals Inspired by Dalí and the Dalí Alive 360°.
"The Persistence of Memory" (1931)
Salvador Dalí
the word “surrealism,” and Salvador Dalí will most likely spring to mind—if not the artist himself, then maybe his signature painting of the melting watch, The Persistence of Memory (1931), on display at the MoMA. Then there are his theatrics and appearance, especially his cartoonishly waxed mustache. But, most notably, Dalí is known for his paintings with swirls of delirious, if not demented, subject matter.
Born in 1904 in the Catalan town of Figueres, Spain, Dalí was nurtured in a bourgeois household that fostered his artistic talents from a young age. He began his studies in 1916 at the Municipal Drawing School in Figueres, and at age 17 entered Madrid’s San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts.
After art school, Salvador Dalí went to Paris, where the surrealist movement appealed to his wild sense of humor. This was a movement where painters made dream-like scenes and showed situations that would be bizarre in real life. Dalí’s style of painting was indeed strange and random. He is considered the greatest artist of the surrealist art movement.
So how did a world-acclaimed museum dedicated to Dalí end up in St Petersburg? What did Dali have to do with Florida? Nothing whatsoever. Even the American collectors of this massive collection of Dalí’s work didn’t have anything notably to do with Florida, either. The collectors, Reynolds and Elizabeth Morse, were from Cleveland, Ohio.
The Morses first became fascinated with Dalí’s work in 1942 at a retrospective show at the Cleveland Museum of Art. As an anniversary gift, they bought their first Dalí painting in 1943, Daddy Longlegs of the Evening–Hope! (1940).
"Daddy Longlegs of the Evening–Hope!" (1940)
Reynolds and Elizabeth Morse meeting Dalí for the first time (1943)
"The Ghost of Vermeer of Delft Which Can Be Used as a Table" (1934)
met Dalí and his wife, Gala, that same year in New York City. This kicked off a lifelong friendship with many visits to Spain and 40 years of collecting Dalí’s work. By the time they were finished, the Morses had amassed one of the largest retrospective collections of a single artist in the world—over 2000 pieces of works from 1917-1970, displayed in their home.
One of the most interesting stories I read was about Dalí’s son, Brad. As a teenager in Ohio, he had both a poster of Ted Williams at Fenway Park and surrealist Salvador Dalí’s renowned Nature Morte Vivante (1956) oil painting hanging in his bedroom. Just think about it—a famous Dalí painting casually hanging in a teenager's room for years! This 49-inch-by-63-inch painting is now at the Dalí Museum.
Salvador Dalís "Nature Morte Vivante" (1956)
The Morses with Dalí and his wife, Gala
Dalí at the Morses' gallery in Ohio
the mid-1970s, the collection needed more space. The Morses, concerned that estate taxes would likely force them to break up their collection, began looking for a permanent place for the art. They were insistent that all the art go to one location and not be split up or sold, but no museum stepped up. After the Wall Street Journal wrote an article: "U.S. Art World Dillydallies Over Dalís," St. Petersburg took notice. A group of community leaders made an offer, complying with the stipulations, and in 1982, the Dalí Museum was born.
The Florida legislature provided financing to renovate a marine equipment warehouse in St. Petersburg to display the collection and upgrade the city’s image. Appraised at $35 million, the collection was housed in a plain, thick-walled museum which attracted 57,000 visitors in 1982, and by 1999, 225,000 visitors. My first visit to the Dalí Museum in 1993 was at this location, and it was even impressive then.
The Dalí Museum that opened in 1982
Bridgette Waldau's (left) first visit to the Dalí Museum with her art professor and classmates in 1993
Dalí was 13 years old when he painted this oil-on-burlap scene.
the museum was replaced by a new building in downtown St. Petersburg, designed by the HOK firm, featuring a unique glass skylight and entryway and a large, emblazoned logo of Dalí's signature on the building. The new $36 million museum doubled the exhibition space. Its design combines the rational with the fantastical: a simple rectangle with 18-inch-thick hurricane-proof walls out of which erupts a large free-form geodesic glass bubble known as the “enigma,” which is made up of 1,062 triangular pieces of glass, standing 75 feet at its tallest point, an homage to the dome that adorns Dalí’s Museum in Spain. Inside, the museum features a helical staircase and double helix inspired by DNA, reflecting Dalí’s fascination with spirals and molecular forms.
On view in the main gallery are more than 50 oil paintings, starting with a 1917 landscape done by Dalí at the age of 13 and leading to several realistic paintings from his ''classic'' period (1941-1989). Of course, it also includes an impressive collection of the surrealistic paintings done from 1929 to 1944, for which Dalí is most highly regarded.
Bridgette admiring Dalí's painting, "The Hallucinogenic Toreador" (1968-1970)
Detail of Dalí's "The Ecumenical Council" (1960). He signed this painting with his portrait and includes the image of his wife and muse Gala.
"Vista de Cadaqués con la sombra del Monte Paní" (1917)
Visitors on a guided tour at the Dalí
Karen Wyssbrod in front of the mural by Fintan Magee
Bridgette with mural by Naomi Haverland
Mural by SHOK-1
The museum is where Karen and I began the art journey. We had tickets to see the Dalí Alive 360° at 11:30 but arrived early to also view the Outside In: New Murals Inspired by Dalí. This special exhibition brings the vibrant world of street art into the museum space. The exhibition features large-scale murals created by 13 artists from the SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival, all inspired by Dalí, his art and the museum's architecture, and all blurring the lines between the conventional and unconventional. There are great photo opportunities here, including an A.I. portrait area where a picture of you is turned into digital graffiti art.
From there, we walked through the main gallery to view Dalí’s art, and I have to say, this never gets old for me. Dalí’s work gives me such inspiration and surreal joy.
Bridgette and Karen both had their portraits made into digital graffiti art.
Mural by Marina Capdevila
Detail of mural by Chad Mize
Mural by Lauren YS
Bridgette inside the 360-degree Dome
it was on to the Dome. Having experienced the Van Gogh immersive at the Dalí Museum in 2020, I thought I knew what to expect, but this was nothing like that experience. This immersive exhibit utilizes a 360-degree projection within the dome to showcase the life and work of Dalí. This multi-sensory experience encircled us in illumination and sound, including flashing lights, dynamic animations and soundscapes placing us in a surreal world and taking us on a journey through Dalí's artistic career. It is impossible to explain the feeling as the projection of Dalí's art and life events surrounded us in the Dome.
After the Dome experience, we had lunch at Café Gala located at the foot of the helical staircase and then made our way through the gift store. This well-stocked shop offers a range of Dalí items, from postcards under a dollar to older original lithographs at $7,800. I can never leave the Dalí without a purchase; however, it was not an original lithograph.
Journalist Mike Wallace interviewed Salvador Dalí in 1958, and Dalí seemed to believe that he might live forever. Asked what he believed would happen to him when he died, in broken English, Dalí said, "Myself not believe in my death." Wallace questioned, "You will not die?" Dalí answered, "No, no. Believe in general in death, but in the death of Dalí? Absolutely no, not.”
In 1989, at the age of 85, Dalí did die. But in a way, Dali was right. He lives on at the Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg.
I love surrealism! As an artist, visits to the Dalí Museum are always inspirational for me, and this trip was no exception. I enjoyed my surreal experience.
-Salvador Dalí.
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By Rebecca Maglischo
Photos Courtesy of Swim Dynamic
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lorida offers up almost twenty percent of her land mass as lakes, rivers, springs and coastline, all waiting to host the next family adventure. Additionally, 1.59 million residential pools are scattered throughout the state. And none of these statistics account for hotels, water parks or above ground and blow-up pools. With all this fun in the sun, it can be easy to forget that water safety should be a top priority.
Florida ranked 4th in the U.S. for unintentional drowning deaths among all ages in 2021, but ranked 1st in the U.S. for drowning deaths for ages zero to nine years old. The number of children under the age of five that drown annually in Florida would fill three preschool classrooms. For children with autism, the risk of drowning is 160 times higher than the general pediatric population as these individuals are often drawn to water. Many government entities, charitable organizations and privately owned businesses are determined to change these statistics.
Sarah Swartz, the owner of Swim Dynamic in Lakeland, FL is not willing to sit on these statistics. A generational Floridian, she knows firsthand that in Florida, learning to walk and learning to swim should happen simultaneously. And, like many Floridians, she personally knows people who have suffered through the trauma of having a child drown. Sarah was an elementary school teacher when she started teaching swim lessons for a friend’s business in Lakeland.
Personally, she was praying for some sort of door to open, a passion to prick her heart and an idea for a change in her own life. “Be careful praying for passion,” she laughs. “You’ll get a swim school!”
Sarah acquired her friend’s business teaching very young children to swim in 2015. She did it reluctantly as her husband pushed hard and encouraged her. This wasn’t exactly what she’d had in mind. But she was exactly the person for the job. With the mind of an educator and the compassion of a mother, Sarah saw that a whole world of water safety education, classes, lessons and certifications needed to be built. The passion Sarah had prayed for came as she spoke to families and learned their worries.
“We used to teach kids to swim to the side of the pool. That seemed like a great goal,” she says, recounting one “aha” moment. “But then a mom told me that they didn’t have a pool. They were a boating family. She didn’t need her kid to learn to put his face in the water and swim to the side. What we were teaching wasn’t enough to save that child.”
eeping kids safe in the water requires layers of protection. One organization, WaterSmartFL, shares a system they refer to as “Layers of Protection.” The first layer, supervision, is the most critical layer and the one that often falls apart innocently. They recommend a “Water Watcher” that changes out at a set amount of time. The idea is that if everyone is watching the water, no one is watching the water. Instead, assign one person that wears a lanyard for a set 30-45 min. This person does not engage in conversation or have a cell phone or a book. Often, drowning is silent and without the full attention of an adult, it can go unnoticed. The second layer is barriers. No barrier alone is fool-proof. Self-latching gates, alarms and fences should be used in combination to provide the best protection. Chairs, tables and shelves need to be kept away from doors and latches as well. Finally, it is key to be prepared for the water. A phone should be available to call 911 in an emergency, and parents and caregivers should learn CPR in order to act quickly to save a child. Everyone should know the basics of swimming, especially how to float. And when enjoying open bodies of water, a life jacket is a must! A shocking 76% of boating accident victims died from drowning, and over 80% of those were not wearing a life jacket.
Teaching children how to swim, float and be responsible in the water early is key. But it can also be scary for children. Many children haven’t experienced the sensory overload of how their body moves in water without something solid under them. Children who have used puddlejumpers and life jackets in pools often have a false sense of capability and lack the bit of fear that would keep them safe. Most children cry at the beginning of swim lessons, and parents are asked to sit in another room as a help to the swim instructor. This can be difficult for parents, but it is a gift to a child. Learning to swim and float builds confidence and capability along with the obvious protection. It’s such an important skill that WaterSmartFL and Every Child A Swimmer are offering scholarships and vouchers for swim lessons at approved facilities. Even many Florida health insurance companies are getting involved and helping families with the finances. Swim Dynamic is at the frontlines of these options, being the first swim school in Polk County to offer the Florida swim vouchers which allow children to learn this life-saving skill without placing any financial hardship on families.
t still wasn’t enough, though,” Sarah Swartz declared. “Adults would whisper to me that they couldn’t swim either. And then there were the children with special needs. We had to help them all!” And so they do. Swim Dynamic’s Skill Development classes and Single Sessions are based on SwimAmerica's curriculum. Sarah is now also certified in the Swim Whisperers® Program Level 1 and Level 2. The multi-level Swim Whisperers® Certification Program teaches swim instructors the strategies needed to overcome the underlying challenges faced by their swimmers. This advanced adaptive aquatics training empowers instructors with the required tools to effectively teach swimmers with anxiety, Autism, trauma, discomfort, physical difficulties, sensory issues, motor problems and delays. Swim Dynamic offers private lessons, group lessons, refresher lessons, parent and child water interactions and more.
A day of memory-making fun is the stuff of Florida summers, and with proper water safety and basic water skills, this is available for every family. Sarah Swartz, the Swim Dynamic team and many organizations throughout Florida are determined to turn the tide on the tragic statistics. Every child and every adult should learn to swim. The Florida waters are calling as the sun beats down in the summer, and no family should have to miss out on the adventures that await them!
NEW ADVENTURES
By Grace Hirdes
As students, teachers and parents prepare to head back to school, in one way or another, it can be quite unnerving to think about all the things that will be different this year. You’ll have a new teacher, new classmates, maybe a new school, and some may be experimenting with virtual or homeschooling this year. The good thing is that none of these “new” worries stick around for long. In order to be properly prepared for this new adventure, let’s look at all the ways you can better prepare yourself mentally and physically for a new school year.
Know what to expect on the first day of
The first day is often the most important and, in order to be off to the right start, you’ll want to get a great night’s sleep the night before and eat a healthy, wholesome breakfast the morning of.
Elementary School
This is the day that you’ll get to meet everyone and get to know a little more about them. This can be quite nerve-racking. In order to make your day a little more comfortable, try wearing a special outfit, or if you’re required to wear a uniform, try adding a favorite watch, or accessory to show off your personal style. When you enter the classroom, your teacher should have specific instructions for you. Find the instructions, then reach out to your teacher because you never know, they might be just as nervous as you.
Middle School
Entering middle school often means a new school, so take the time to research the school beforehand to be more mentally ready. It will help to have all your school supplies in order and to pick out your outfit ahead of time. If you’re required to wear a uniform, find something special that you can take with you to make you less nervous.
High School
If you’re in middle school or high school you will most likely dive head first into your studies but luckily most schools will hold an orientation before school starts. Use this opportunity to get to know someone in your classes and learn your way around the school building so you don’t feel overwhelmed on the first day. Believe it or not, a lot of the people you’ll talk to at orientation will probably be feeling nervous as well. If you start a conversation with them about your common concerns, you may just spark a new friendship before school even begins.
Know how to adequately
based on your grade level.
Transitioning into a new grade level can be challenging for the student, but it is a natural part of all educational programs. Just remember that each grade level brings its own unique challenges, so you’ll want to properly prepare for the teachers, classmates, schedules, buildings and routines of your own grade level.
Elementary School
If your child is starting Kindergarten or 1st grade, make sure they are ready to take care of themselves and their supplies but be sure to put their name on everything just in case. You’ll also want to make sure they are able to open their snacks on their own. Have talks with them about what to expect from their new school so they are mentally ready to handle the expectations that await them in their new grade.
Middle School
If you’re transitioning into middle school, be prepared to deal with higher volumes of homework, more long-term projects and tests such as midterms and final exams. The best way to prepare for this is to find the study method that fits you best, read and understand the provided study guide and find a friend or parent to quiz you.
High School
If you’re transitioning into high school, be prepared to deal with higher frequencies of tests and quizzes, harder curriculum and higher stakes. Remember that your grades in high school affect where you go to college. Try getting involved in things that will look good on your transcripts, such as joining extracurricular activities, clubs, student government and sports. Developing a love for independent reading will help you greatly in high school and on into your higher education.
Remember to always stay
No matter what your first day is like, don’t give up hope. It’s normal to feel nervous, and you might feel drained from adjusting to all these new environments, but be patient and remember good things often take time.
It also helps to get involved in things you love to do, whether it’s music, sports, art or agriculture; follow your passion and you’ll find like-minded people. In the classroom, whether it’s face-toface or in your home, use good work habits, and don’t forget to ask your teacher or parent if you don’t understand something.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or student just relax, take pictures, and enjoy every moment! View the first day of school as a door of opportunity. Walk through it looking for the best in every situation, and you will find it. We here at Heartland LIVING wish you the best this school year and hope that you will keep a sense of humor and make lots of memories throughout your school years.
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By Rebecca Maglischo
I remember distinctly the day I walked out of church and knew I would never go back. I was hurting, and I felt abandoned by the people around me, even judged. I had lost my job in the crash of 2008. My husband had also lost his job. The brutal blow of a miscarriage, expensive medical procedures, and a tragic biking accident followed. Our finances were stretched beyond what we could manage, and our ability to hold life together crumbled. We divorced. It was a huge year of loss that was punctuated by the loss of our church community. I would not even consider stepping through the doors of a church again. Fourteen years later, I met Brian Morgan and found myself falling back in love with the God who had loved me all along.
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Amanda Morgan
rian Morgan is many things. He is a husband and father. He is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is a man who has seen rock bottom and lived to tell the story of God’s goodness in his own life. He has a Master’s of Divinity from Asbury. But most importantly, Brian Morgan is passionate about showing everyone the love of Jesus Christ regardless of their background, mess-ups or struggles.
“I call it Street Jesus,” he says with a smile. Some people are great at preaching. Others are good at creating a church environment that inspires people to worship. Brian is on a mission to share the Gospel through the compelling attributes of the Person of Jesus Christ (POJ). “We can look at the way Jesus loves throughout the Gospels, and we can get an idea of how to love others,” he explains.
rian and his wife, , are local missionaries operating under seeJesus Ministries, “a global discipling mission helping the church see and reflect the life, death, and resurrection of Christ.” Using seeJesus' cornerstone interactive study, The Person of Jesus: A Study of Love, the couple facilitates bringing Jesus to others. While many Christians believe that Jesus was fully human and fully God, this idea can be confusing and difficult to relate to their modern life. The POJ groups led by the Morgans focus on introducing a Jesus that is so personal and so rich in love that you want to know Him personally.
The POJ study is designed in an interactive format that lets participants process a fresh way of hearing about Jesus’ life. The study is divided into five units—Compassion, Honesty, Dependence, Faith and The Passion. The first unit, Compassion, highlights Jesus’ interactions with other people. This example of interruptible love demonstrates how to love others and empowers participants to use three key steps to experience deeper love in their own interactions. The Honesty unit then balances that compassion by exploring Jesus’ stunning honesty. Leading from a place of compassion, Jesus is able to speak bold truth into the lives of others. It doesn’t take long to realize that this kind of love is impossible without some help. The Dependence unit highlights how the Life of Jesus functioned within a complete dependence on his Heavenly Father.
Faith, unit four, is the realization that even if we balanced compassion, honesty and dependence perfectly, where would we get the energy to love? Faith in God provides the energy for love! It's about a deep personal relationship with Him. The Faith unit reveals the goal of love: oneness. Jesus' relationship with his Father is a perfect model of oneness, which leads to his complete joy.
t’s the self-work that is necessary in order to show the outward actions of compassion and honesty,” Amanda Morgan explains, pointing to the image of an iceberg. Picturing the image of an iceberg, the inner faith and dependence in our hearts sit under the surface, while above the surface, the outward actions of compassion and honesty are seen in the ways we treat and interact with others. Finally, the Passion unit traces Jesus’ journey to the cross, and shows how, in the low place of humility, we learn to see clearly because God lives there.
The Morgans are based in Lakeland, FL, and POJ is taking the community one heart at a time. Classes are facilitated in a variety of settings, like community groups, home groups, businesses, schools/colleges, churches and sports clubs. Always wanting to share POJ with the community, Brian facilitates a weekly "Come & See" POJ on Fridays at Catapult that is open to the public. Amanda leads an all women's POJ group on Tuesday mornings at First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland.
“The Person of Jesus camps out in the Gospels,” Amanda explains. “So it’s easy to put yourself in the scene and feel like you can see the story. You can feel Jesus' love as he interacts with people that no one else is willing to engage. That’s the kind of love we want to study.”
Brian chimes in, “That’s the kind of love that changes marriages and friendships. Every person can benefit from learning to love better, and along the way they can learn that they are loved completely and perfectly.”
rian Morgan invited me to POJ no less than 100 times before I finally agreed to go. In that one hour, I met a Jesus so different, so loving, so unbelievably relatable. This was nothing like the serious-faced, stoic readings of the Bible I had known into my 20s. In this room, the Gospel was the hope- and love-filled story it was always meant to be. Brian and Amanda Morgan are meeting the world right where it is with the honesty, compassion and the love of Jesus. It’s a message anyone can hear and anyone can apply. The red letters in the Bible (those spoken by Jesus) hit differently through the lens of POJ. I felt all the hurts in my heart start to soften. I would be back to hear more good news at the next class… and the next… and the next…
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By Lisa A. Beach
ith year-round Peanuts specials airing on TV, the Peanuts gang is still teaching us life lessons after 70 years. This made me reminisce about my childhood love affair with Charlie Brown, dubbed America’s lovable loser. Despite his hairless, pumpkin-size head and a penchant for wearing zigzag shirts, Charlie Brown had me at “Good grief!"
Since 1950, that endearing blockhead taught me how to keep getting up when life knocks me down. Brilliant cartoonist Charles M. Schulz channeled his inner Charlie Brown in every comic strip, breathing life into an Everyman character that captured common struggles and imparted kick-ass insights.
From the classic holiday TV specials to the weekly Sunday comics, here are six life lessons I learned from that resilient, round-headed kid.
According to Schultz, “Charlie Brown must be the one who suffers, because he’s a caricature of the average person. Most of us are much more acquainted with losing than winning. Winning is great, but it isn’t funny.” Through Charlie Brown’s steady stream of struggles and failures, I learned to find humor (often in retrospect) at my own foibles and botched attempts. When things don’t go my way, and I draw the short straw in life, I often turn to my Sweet Babboo (my husband) and say, “I got a rock” to remind myself to laugh at my streak of Charlie Brown luck.
Just like Charlie Brown, everyone feels afraid at some point. But it’s what you do with your fear that matters. Charlie Brown rose above his anxieties again and again, facing his fears head-on, one comic-strippanel at a time. Afraid to quit my job, start a freelance career, be a stay-at-home mom and home school my kids? You bet! But like Charlie Brown, I refused to let fear cripple me. Instead, I let fear fuel me.
Good ol’ Chuck never gave up, even in the face of his overwhelming loser history with kite-eating trees, footballyanking Lucy and I’m-just-not-that-into-you Little Red-Headed Girl. Despite kite-flying failures, missed punts and unrequited love, Charlie Brown kept at it. With a soft heart and tough spirit, he courageously bounced back every time with an “I-got-this” determination that inspires me.
If it weren’t for the wise and often encouraging words of best friends Linus and Schroeder, Charlie Brown might have tapped out long ago. Instead, he leaned on compassionate, philosophical Linus (described by Schulz as “the house intellectual”) and telling-it-like-it-is Schroeder to bolster his spirit. Like any good BFFs, his pals picked him up when he felt down and reminded him to stay true to himself. If we saw Charlie Brown as an adult, he’d probably be hanging out at a sports bar with Linus and Schroeder, sharing a few beers, commiserating over their recent loss on the baseball diamond and talking about girl troubles. And don’t even get me started on the powerful bond between Snoopy and Woodstock. Best. Friendship. Ever.
As the perpetual fall guy and victim of countless verbal assaults (especially from Lucy), Charlie Brown literally took a beating on a regular basis. But despite it all, he forgave his doubters and tormentors, looked for the good in others and behaved kindly toward them. You didn’t see Charlie Brown plotting some evil revenge against his classmates or trash-talking that bully Lucy. Instead, he epitomized grace.
Charlie Brown did not let his terrible win-loss record stop him from playing baseball. He showed up on the pitcher’s mound every time purely for his love of the game. This serves as a terrific reminder to keep on writing regardless of how many rejections I might get from publishers, how hard it might be to grow my humor blog or how much I need to learn about tech apps and social media. I love to write, and I believe in myself.
Graphic imaging of cartoon characters depicted in this story are from "The Peanut Movie"(2015) , 20th Century Fox & Peanuts and © by their respective authors. These images are used for editorial content only. .
A REAL TALK ON INTUITIVE EATING
By Sahar Berjis, RD Functional Nutritionist & Founder of Inner Health Wellness
“Don’t eat that, it’s bad.” “Eat this instead—it burns fat!” “Wait, are we still doing celery juice, or is that canceled?”
If you’re tired of confusing health advice, welcome to the club. And if you’ve ever wished for a way to eat that feels more human and less like a math equation, you’re in for a treat—because we’re diving into intuitive eating, one of the most refreshing (and misunderstood) approaches to nourishment.
Spoiler alert: it doesn’t involve giving up your favorite foods, counting macros, or swearing off birthday cake. It involves something far more radical: listening to your body.
IS THIS ANOTHER DIET?
Let’s just say it’s not a diet, it’s a return. A return to the way we were wired to eat before diet culture convinced us hunger was a flaw and carbs were out to get us.
At Inner Health Wellness, I often say: Your body is wise. Your cravings aren't random. And no, you’re not addicted to food—you’re disconnected from your cues. Intuitive eating helps restore that connection
From macros and “clean eating” posts to guilt-laced marketing, today’s food culture is loud, demanding, and exhausting. It’s no wonder we’ve forgotten how to listen to our bodies. But the pandemic, rising mental health concerns and growing awareness around gut health and hormones have shifted the conversation from “how little can I eat?” to “how well can I feel?”
It’s not just about weight anymore. It’s about energy, mental clarity, mood, and freedom. Intuitive eating delivers on all fronts.
WHAT IS INTUITIVE EATING?
Intuitive eating is all about getting back to basics—listening to your body, letting go of food rules, and learning to trust your hunger and fullness cues.
HERE’S WHAT THAT LOOKS LIKE:
You eat when you're hungry, not when the clock tells you to.
You stop when you’re satisfied—not when the plate is empty.
You enjoy food without labeling it “good” or “bad.”
You move your body because it feels good—not to punish last night’s pasta.
One myth is that if you let yourself eat anything, you’ll never stop. As a functional nutritionist who’s helped hundreds of women reclaim their health, I can tell you: when you’re truly in tune with your body, your food choices naturally balance out.
Intuitive eaters often eat more fruits and vegetables, have better cholesterol levels, and experience fewer disordered eating symptoms. They also stress less around food—and that, my friends, is a nutrient in itself.
Ihaveworked with many women navigating IBS, bloating, SIBO, and hormone imbalances. And here’s what’s wild: healing often starts with how you eat, not just what you eat. Slowing down. Chewing thoroughly. Not eating while scrolling emails. These small but mighty shifts support digestion, reduce cortisol, and enhance nutrient absorption. Intuitive eating creates the perfect conditions for your gut to do its job.
As I like to say: “Your gut can’t heal in fight-or-flight mode. So let’s stop fighting food.”
Emotional eating isn’t a failure. It’s a message. Your body may be using food to cope with stress, boredom, or loneliness because it’s accessible and comforting. Intuitive eating doesn’t shame you for that—it helps you decode it. By building awareness around why you’re eating and what you’re really needing (a break? a hug? a nap?), you start to meet your needs without the guilt spiral.
YOU MEAN I JUST EAT HOW AND WHEN I FEEL LIKE IT?
This question comes up a lot, and I get it. Letting go of rules can feel scary. But here’s the thing: True health isn’t found in perfection. It’s found in consistency and connection.
You won’t eat donuts for every meal once the novelty wears off. In fact, most people find their body craves variety, balance, fiber, hydration and even vegetables. When you’re not in rebellion against restriction, you have space to choose what actually makes you feel good.
Inour group programs, we use something called the Craving Compass. It’s a simple tool that asks:
Am I physically hungry or emotionally empty?
Will this food energize or inflame me?
Can I eat this slowly and mindfully?
How will I feel 20 minutes from now?
If the answer leads to a croissant—eat it with joy. If it leads to a smoothieblend it with love. The key is: no judgment. Just curiosity.
WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE TO PRACTICE INTUITIVE EATING?
Here’s a real-life example. Gina came to me exhausted by yo-yo dieting, stuck in the cycle of restriction and bingeing. We worked on tuning in—not just to hunger, but to her gut. We rebalanced her digestion, gave her permission to eat what she loved, and slowly… everything changed. She lost inflammation, gained energy, and got her spark back.
WE DIDN’T COUNT CALORIES. WE COUNTED WINS LIKE:
“I ate lunch without multitasking.”
“I stopped at 80% full.”
“I said no to food I didn’t even like.”
Those are the real transformations.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
You don’t need a fancy program to begin.
Just try one of these steps:
1. Pause before you eat
Ask yourself what you’re feeling and needing.
2. Ditch the guilt
No food is morally superior.
3. Focus on satisfaction
Find foods that taste good and feel good.
4. Practice self-compassion
You don’t have to get it perfect. Just stay curious.
At its heart, intuitive eating is about reclaiming your relationship with food, your body, and yourself. It’s not a quick fix. It’s a lifelong partnership. But I promise—it’s one worth nurturing.
Your body isn’t the enemy. It’s your guide. Your cravings aren’t failures. They’re feedback. And your health? It doesn’t have to come at the cost of joy.
So go ahead. Trust your gut—literally.
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UNDERSTANDING INTUITIVE EATING
Intuitive eating is like stepping off the dieting roller coaster for good. It's not just another diet; it's a way of eating that respects your body's natural hunger and fullness signals. This approach is crucial for anyone going through an eating disorder recovery phase, as it encourages a focus on your body’s needs rather than on restrictive dieting.
By becoming an intuitive eater, you learn to trust your body to lead you to proper nutrition without obsessing over weight. It's about listening deeply to your body, recognizing your physiological hunger and fullness cues, and responding appropriately.
By Cindy Sebring Adams
You can never go wrong with a tasty egg bake to start off your day, and this frittata recipe made with spinach, baby bell peppers, and feta cheese is one of my favorites. It’s quick to put together, flavorful and everyone loves it.
INGREDIENTS
1 tsp. coconut oil
8 eggs
8 egg whites
3 tsp. organic milk, or any milk you prefer 1 shallot, peeled and sliced into thin rings
1 cup baby bell peppers, thinly sliced
5 oz. baby spinach, roughly chopped
3 oz. feta cheese, crumbled salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Pre-heat the oven to 400ºF.
In a large bowl, combine eggs, egg whites, milk and a pinch of salt. Whisk and set aside.
Heat a 12-inch cast-iron pan or sauté pan over medium high heat. Add coconut oil.
Once the coconut oil has melted, stir in the sliced shallot and sliced peppers. Season with a bit of salt and pepper. Cook for five minutes or until fragrant.
Add in chopped spinach. Stir together and cook until the spinach is just wilted.
Give the egg mixture one last whisk and pour into the pan, covering the veggies. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top of the frittata.
Place in the oven and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the frittata is cooked through. You may notice your frittata puff up in the oven (that's from the air the gets whisked into the eggs). It will deflate as it cools.
Once the frittata is cool enough to handle, slice and enjoy!
I love making frittatas in my cast iron skillet, but any large sauté pan that is oven-proof will work.
This is a refreshing salad with fluffy grains, flavorful herbs, crunchy veggies and a tangy dressing.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup bulgur or white quinoa
1/3 medium red onion chopped
1 cucumber chopped
1/2 cup mint chopped
1/2 cup parsley chopped
15 oz can chickpeas drained, rinsed and dried
1/2 cup salted pistachios shelled and chopped
1 cup feta crumbled
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Boil 2 cups of water in a small pot and add bulgur or quinoa. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes until grain has absorbed all the moisture. When done cooking, remove from pot and place in a shallow pan or plate to cool while assembling the rest of the salad.
In a large bowl add red onion, cucumber, mint, parsley, garbanzo beans, pistachios and feta.
In a jar or liquid measuring cup, mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Add cooked bulgur or quinoa, add dressing and mix well. Add extra pistachios and/or feta to the top if desired and enjoy!
A healthy quick and easy veggie side made in the air fryer.
INGREDIENTS
3 heaping cups assorted vegetables cut into pieces
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. Italian seasoning sprinkle of salt and pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat air fryer to 400 F. Add vegetables to a medium sized bowl.
Add oil and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over vegetables so that it doesn't get stuck in the broccoli. Mix until all vegetables are coated.
When air fryer is heated, add vegetables and cook for 7-10 minutes until you can put a fork through.
Finally, season to taste and serve! Squeeze the air fried veggies with fresh lemon juice, and top them with fresh parsley. They’re also delicious with freshly grated Parmesan cheese or vegan Parmesan on top.
NOTE:
You can also use brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, red onion, zucchini or any veggies you love.
Seasoned butternut squash and black bean mixture wrapped in warm tortillas, topped with verde enchilada sauce, Monterey Jack cheese, and your toppings of choice. Yummy!
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp. oil
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 medium butternut squash, seeds and skin removed, cubed
4 oz. canned diced green chiles
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
14 oz. verde enchilada sauce
10 Golden Blend or flour tortillas
1 3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese
TOPPINGS
cilantro, chopped
sliced avocado
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat a large skillet to medium heat and add oil. After oil is heated add chopped onion, salt, chili powder and cumin. Mix and add cubed butternut squash. Cook for about 10 minutes until squash is softened.
Add diced green chiles, black beans, and 1/2 cup of the verde sauce to complete the filling and mix.
Add 1/2 cup of verde sauce to the bottom of a 9x13 pan. In each tortilla, add about 1/3 cup butternut squash filling and about 2 Tbsp cheese (no need to measure). Roll tightly and place with the end of the tortilla side down to keep enchiladas intact. After the 10 enchiladas are in the pan, add the remaining sauce and cheese. Bake for 10 minutes until cheese on top is melted.
Add cilantro, avocado, and other toppings desired. Enjoy!
INSTRUCTIONS
A bright and refreshing mocktail is the perfect summer drink for sipping by the pool
Makes: 2 mocktails
INGREDIENTS
1 grapefruit, juiced
Juice of 1 lime + additional lime wedges/circle for serving
6-8 mint leaves + 2 sprigs for serving 8 oz Original Healthade Kombucha (or your favorite brand)
Le Croix (or another favorite brand) 1 can of Grapefruit Seltzer
In a cocktail shaker, add juice from grapefruit and lime. Add mint and muddle with a cocktail muddler or pestle from a mortar and pestle set. If you don’t have either, just chop the mint into large pieces. Shake all together.
Add ice to 2 cocktail glasses. Pour 4 ounces of kombucha in each glass. Then add half of the juice mixture to each glass.
Finish with seltzer (about 2-4 ounces, amount to your liking) and add optional mint sprig and lime wedge for serving.
Make it a Cocktail: For a spirited twist, add 1-2 ounces of your preferred vodka to the finished drink.
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