The Wealth Issue JANUARY 2017 | Series No. 5, Issue No. 2
Live in Your Light with
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Holly & Natalie of VASU
CO NTE M P LATE • LOVE YOUR SPACE • B E HERE NOW
We believe in choosing, embracing, unleashing, and celebrating who you've always been – who you already are – who you want to be.
Be YOU...the Perpetual You.
L E T T E R from our E D I T O R
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ne of the stories I tell myself is that I’m not a patient person, yet multiple facets of my life require patience – and here I am living it! • As a mother, I am required to adjust my speed every day. • As an editor, I must release my expectations of perfection.
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• As an intelligent person, I have to wait for the country to catch up. • As a WOMAN, I often forgive patriarchal slights embedded in our society.
Choosing to believe that I’m not patient, though, gives me a ready excuse for those times when I let myself or others down. The story is convenient that way. And I feel safer letting myself off the hook. On the other hand, every time I blame myself for “losing it” once again, I’m missing out on the opportunity to be aware and to get to know myself better—far greater rewards than convenience or safety. What if—instead of not being patient or being patient—I just am who I am? What if I’m just a person, who is sometimes anxious and sometimes at ease? What if I just accepted each moment as it comes and lived within that moment without judgement or criticism? In fact, just recognizing that nothing is as simple as I often tell myself it is brings me an abundance of possibility and a wealth of potential experiences. If I am aware, I am, in fact, being patient. This is what I want for myself and my family, and this is what I want for each of you.
lee lee The PERPETUAL YOU
The moment doesn't disappoint. The moment always delivers. – NANCY SLONIM ARONIE
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IN THIS ISSUE
Create Wealth by Embracing Patience The W E A LT H I S S U E
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F I N D U S @ T H E P E R P E T U A LY O U
Realize Enter the new year with an intentional mindset; your vision is great but so is the present moment. Enjoy life and all it has to offer: whether a couple feet of snow needing to be shoveled or a momentous decision needing to be made.
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Dwell Embellish your home with the things that bring you the feelings you want to have and that support the patient mindset required to bring your dreams to fruition.
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M O N T H LY M U S I C
Doing some soul searching? Start with this month's "The Story of You" playlist.
Embrace Embrace your true greatness, your inner essence, the YOU that has been patiently developing. Notice (and say ͞Heck Yes͟ to) what you want—and only
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what you want. Become your desires; protect your magic; embrace your now.
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Live Establish long-lasting routines that bring abundance to your life. Show yourself compassion and your partner appreciation. Allow yourself to fully feel the moment even while welcoming the year ahead. The W E A LT H I S S U E
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F I N D U S @ T H E P E R P E T U A LY O U
THE MAKERS
Our makers consistently share their time & talents. A Wealth of Gratitude goes out to these ladies.
Amanda
Kay
Cover Story Photographer
Dwell Feature Photographer
@amandaluisaart amandaluisa.com
@walkerstudiosllc walkerstudiosllc.com
Amanda Luisa is a photographer and artist specializing in portrait, wedding, and lifestyle photography. She grew up in central MA and recently moved to CT. She loves helping people create memories by capturing authentic, natural moments and personalities and celebrating real moments in every day life. This is Amanda's first collaboration with TPY.
Kay has always loved stories. She has a keen eye for detail and the tone of her photography has a potent vibrancy that highlights the best parts of life: from a father/daughter dance to a quirky cocktail to a divinely decorated fireplace to the engaging smile of a child who is candidly and simply enjoying her day. Kay has been a TPY collaborating photographer since August of 2015.
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Lianne
Micayla
Proofreader
Editor
Book Editor
Connect on Facebook
@hilodaisy
@uggly_mugg zucchiniontheceiling.com
Jenn
Maya
Willy
Contributing Photographer
Collaborating Photographer
Contributing Photographer
@jenwenzelphoto JenniferWenzelPhotography.com
@mojalvo mojalvo.com
@lifeunstill dayinthelifeunstill.com
Taylor
Heather
Meaghan
Contributing Artist
Travel Photographer
Contributing Illustrator
@sunlit.air.mama sunlitaircreations.com
@russianwanderlust Connect on Facebook
@meaghanpelderkin meaghanelderkin.com
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THE TEAM
Lee Lee Creative Director & Managing Editor @leeleeinp
The Lee Lee is the #ladyboss of The Perpetual You. A writer by trade, designer by heart, and mother by choice, she seeks intentional practices and a positive mindset. If you’re near Hamden, CT, she welcomes you to stop by her front porch.
Lee Lee's Current Top 3 Word: Wisdom Goddess: Athena Pasttime: Taking Naps.
Kay
Jessie
Staff Photographer
Art Director
@walkerstudiosllc walkerstudiosllc.com
@littlelegendsdesign littlelegends.com
Kay Nass travels New England and beyond chasing sunsets, circling dance floors, capturing tears & laughter, all in the pursuit of preserving stories of love, friendship, and family.
Jessie Leiber is a multi-disciplinary designer striving to make her world more pixel-perfect. When she's not poring over mockups, she can be found singing (loudly) in her car or compulsively buying striped shirts.
The PERPETUAL YOU
to align your daily practices with your ever-evolving desires