Editor’s Letter Winter Issue 2015 of P&B Giving Back & Acts of Kindness By: Nicole Bloomberg
Do you believe in Karma? We know that everything happens for a
reason, and there are no mistakes or coincidences. But life inevitably throws us curve balls, unexpected circumstances that remind us to expect the unexpected. I’ve come to understand these curve balls are the beautiful unfolding of both karma and current. I have received my share of curve balls that has made the person I am today.
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-CHIEF MOM-IN
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Karma definition. the cosmic principle according to which each person is rewarded or punished in one incarnation according to that person’s deeds in the previous incarnation. A few months ago I had what Oprah would call an AHA moment, I have realized that we all have our own reality and live in what is our normal and a few of us find it hard to believe that others are in need. So often we hear people that comment as they pass a bum on the street asking for money and say, “ Why can’t he get a job?” Do you know lots of educated students cannot find job this day in age. Why do we pass judgement? Do we choose not to believe what is on the news or what is in front of our faces because it is so upsetting to believe? As I reflected on that one simple thought it brought the most clarity. People often judge others on how they raise their kids, discipline, foods they feed their kids etc. Who are we to judge others? Moms are just striving to do their best.No one really knows what anyone is dealing with unless we are in their shoes. My favourite thing happened since I started Pink & Blue a few months ago, we helped a single mom with three kids in need. We helped her to raise money for her & her family,you can read more inside in our Pay it Forward article! But, it was so much more behind it, like the universe sending me a message to help her. It seemed like a message I needed to hear. We asked our P&B members to donate money. It was the biggest act of giving that I have seen in a long time. It lifted my spirit to see many of our wonderful Pink & Blue members come together as a community of moms to help a other mom out. It also saddened me to see that others had such doubt and questioned if she was really in need. I believe if we can help others we should. Their is a reason this mom reached out, I could of just said, “ Oh, I feel so bad for her and left it at that.” But, I took action. I think people too often lack the confidence to make a real change and do things to help make the world a better place. Which is why we started our Pay it Forward Campaign! One act of kindness goes a long way. Let us know how you have helped the community and ways in which we can help! In this month’s issue, we will be celebrating our 8th issue of our digital magazine, and you will find recipes, wonderful articles, and our little big steps section that includes articles to help you out with your babies to tweens! Love, Nicole Bloomberg, MBA Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
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S ’ R O T I ED By Nicole
g Bloomber