This third fall issue of Kalliope focuses on Wellness, guest edited by Mara Michael. It contains writing and editing by Shavawn M. Berry, Donald Tripp, Caitlen Welch and Mara Michael, the interns currently working for Kalliope. In addition, it also features work from ASU technical editing students, Maria Banuelos, Adam Behrends, Aimee Dean, Shantidas Contu-Owen, Mollie Moyer, Fabianna Neto, and Marilyn Zimmerman. In addition, our regular contributor, Sarah Anma, has added her thoughts on healthy relationships.
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Topics include the history of wellness, the importance of sleep, self-love and self-care, the impact of play, effective means for handling anxiety and stress, nutrition, meditation and walking, dreams, love, energy drinks, the happiness project, and a plethora of other ideas to help you find the bloom and bluster of wellness. During these stressful times, knowing how to decompress, how to play, and how to embrace love and silence will make all the difference to your quality of life. Enjoy exploring our issue on Wellness.
~ Shavawn M. Berry, Managing Editor |
The greatest wealth is health. ~ Virgil
FROM THE GUEST EDITOR
When I found out that I was to come up with a theme for an issue of Kalliope, my mind immediately focused on wellness. I was introduced to the magazine a year ago and became inspired by its positive and uplifting nature. The topics explored were creative, insightful, and empowering. These qualities are comfort food for the heart and soul.
Health and balance are topics I am passionate about. I decided that I wanted to explore the many aspects of wellness: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. All of these are important for the mind, body, and spirit to feel alive and glowing.
I chose wellness because, for me, it is what this magazine embodies and seeks to encourage. Wellness isn’t just about going to the gym and eating your fruits and veggies, although, of course, doing so is never a bad idea! Wellness is also about the way we see ourselves and how our internal lives affect the world around us. To heal and uplift the world, we must first heal and uplift ourselves.
Above all, your health and happiness are most important. Our mind and body become extremely powerful once we recognize their full healing potential. It is easy to forget this simple truth when bombarded by all the societal and personal pressures we face every single day. I hope that this issue will remind you of your boundless ability to thrive, against all odds. In fact, glowing wellness is your birthright. ~ Mara Ray Michael