Bliss...

Another deadline has come and gone - there is such a blissful feeling that comes with this. Each issue we at elan woman have the opportunity to connect with real women doing great things. When we send those files off to print, they go with our deepest of love and admiration for the contributor's who awaken our pages and enliven us with desire. Not necessarily to do more, but rather to reflect on our own journeys and whether or not we approach each day as a gift.

One of the other immense joys we have is working with our advertisers. These are people who really get the mission of elan woman and speak directly to our demographics with quality products and services. Our clients are committed to providing our reader's with the very best they have to offer. Combine their conscious efforts along with our dedicated contributor's and you truly have a magazine that is designed specifically for you.

Personally, the past three weeks have been emotional for this editor. My third child in a pecking order of four was married (a good thing...he married a wonderful girl); my youngest son is pursuing his off-road racing career and finishing his schooling through non-traditional means (a bit hard for me - with two college degrees and half way through my master's, how does one not love school? But, I get it - this is not about me!); and I had a biopsy come back positive which led to the slicing and dicing of a section of my chest. How in the world is it that amidst all this, I still feel peace? I'll attribute it to my relationship with the Lord, my family, my wonderful girlfriends, and you, the supporters of elan woman.

I really am in a blissful state of life, accepting that each of these emotions raise me to be my best self, to love unconditionally, and to not limit those I love to my own expectations. For this micro-managing, dust my house three times a week, tuck your shirt in with a belt, make your bed every day mother, wife, and entrepreneur, adjusting to acceptance of "what is" came about with some resistance. However, by doing so, I have discovered that center of peace that makes love and life feel so alive. The Sept/Oct issue of elan woman sums up these feelings - it's a beautiful issue full of exploration and understanding. Don't miss it on stands September 1st.
As for now, you know that my life is like many of yours...with trials and emotions. And today, it's without make-up! ;)