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he idea for the theme Create Ease by Celebrating Growth came out of our desire to disprove the phrase “Growth is Hard.” Yes, growth is challenging. Yes, growth can require serious thought and deliberate action. But does it have to be hard? Through the curation of this issue, I’m more convinced than ever that growth and ease are not just compatriots; they are correlated. Growth can lead to ease, if only we can acknowledge it, accept it, and even ask for it. Growth is about knowing who you are, all the while choosing who you want to be. Growth is letting go and showing up, questioning everything and deciding on something. Embracing growth begins with recognizing your current stage of life and then having the courage to move forward. The Perpetual You is in a monumental stage of its life, what some entrepreneurs might call the “hustle.” We are growing. We have been steadily growing for the past ten months. And we plan to continue to grow. Plants need water and sunlight. People need food and air. The Perpetual You needs readers, and we also need supporters in order to survive. We want our growth to be organic and our supporters to be authentic. For that reason, we’ve joined Patreon–a platform where our community can pledge to financially support our content creation. You can see what it’s all about by visiting our personal Patreon page.
Asking for your pledge isn’t about becoming the next “big” thing; your support is needed in order for us to continue doing what we are good at: providing uplifting, original content paired with gorgeous, inspiring photos and design. The most important thing to our entire team of collaborators is that we can publish a consistent magazine, with unmatched quality and an uninterrupted message. Any support we receive will be a blessing and a boost. Every great idea is borne out of a desire to make the world a better place. For that reason, makers and creators such as myself and my team are willing to forego the “easy life” for the sake of the cause. For almost a year, I have become more and more entrenched in the possibility that lies within this publication. Bolstered by the faith and financial support of those closest to me, I have grown exponentially, both in my capacity for learning and in my ability to connect with others. I desire for nothing more than to offer women everywhere the same opportunity to have their lives forever changed by the vision of The Perpetual You. But I can’t do it without your help.
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