Ed’s Letter

Anthony Kilner

As you, our amazing Supernal Community read this issue it’s nearly Christmas and 2022 is not far behind. There have been a lot of changes, in life and in these hallowed pages. We are pleased to see that our magazine has grown to a readership of around 9000 per issue which is excellent however, there are loads more to do!

On a very personal and sad note, we said goodbye to our gorgeous soul mate Jet in October. Jet featured on the cover of Animal Speak, the December 2020 Issue, and covered her journey through osteosarcoma and the removal of one leg. Her journey was our journey, and we had nearly 16 months of her awesome spirit helping us realise that regardless of what’s going on in life, there’s always a positive, and some fun to find. Jet was a blessing in our lives, helping us through lockdowns, family grief and, when we had visitors. Her enthusiasm to say ‘Hello’ was exuberant. We know she didn’t want to leave us; however we also know she is in a better place, chasing anything she can and living her next incarnation to the fullest. We love and miss you terribly Muggiewammi!

We know for many of the Supernal family it’s been a tough year on so many fronts, with things getting very interesting here in Melbourne, Australia and globally. There are many beautiful souls out there praying for the world to settle itself in a positive and loving way. There is no point in fighting what’s happened the past, and every point in fighting for a happy future for our families!

With that in mind, regardless of what your status in life, we ask that you all remember that we are human, and walking through life feeling at peace, sharing the love and helping out those in need, is the way to move through the negativities which have dictated our lives over the past 18 months. We at the Supernal Team, wish each and every one of you a safe journey into 2022, filled with much love and laughter!

Bees & the Environment

This month’s topic of Bees and the Environment is a critical one. Without bees this planet will struggle to survive with natural foods, flowers, plants, and produce!

Yours truly explores what life looks like starting our own journey adopting a colony of bees, our first hive having been constructed and filling with bees as we speak. We organised a mentor to help us through this project, which is a fab way to start bee keeping.

We also have some excellent stories and interviews around Bees with some incredible facts as well. On top of this, our regular columns have some amazing content that will fill an hour or two whilst sitting on the couch enjoying a cuppa.

Community Voice Notice Board

Last month our survey was a simple one question survey - What Environmental Issues are you passionate about and do you have a solution? There were some interesting results and we cover some of them in this issue.

Our next Community notice board is on Children’s Mental Health. Here’s the link and we’d love to get your thoughts on this topic for our February Issue.

Changing of the Guard

This month, we say farewell to our mental health expert, Derran Heney. Derran has been a stalwart for the magazine, not only providing a fabulous column, her advice on stories and topics has been phenomenal. On a personal level too, Derran has helped me out on numerous occasions with support and ideas on how to deal with life and been my mental health trainer as well. I and the mag team can’t thank you enough Derran. We wish you and your family well in 2022!

This month we welcome Dr Catherine Fyans to the Supernal team, with her new column and opinion pieces written under the banner of Pathways to Conscious Health. Catherine pulls no punches in her words and is a big advocate for overall health and wellbeing. Look out readers!

We are offering internships again in 2022. If you are studying journalism, writing, or graphic arts and interested in an internship please forward some information to editor@ supernalmagazineaustralia.com.au

As always we are open to receiving your letters and suggestions. Have a Supernal Family Christmas and New Year!

Anthony Kilner

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