IndigoBlue Magazine October 2021

As we enter a new season, we mark the shift externally and internally. We can clear away the lazy days of summer and make way for the crisp freshness of autumn. This can help us get motivated and stop procrastinating. Or help us clear away repressed emotions that hold us back. The newness of the season is a great time for a fresh start, a new mindset, and a commitment to healthier habits. We hope you find the tips and solutions you need to improve your life. We remain committed to helping our readers achieve their goals, maintain their health and wellness, and establish lasting, healthy relationships. CONTRIBUTORS: Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Laura Boyle, MPH, MIPP Writers Rupendra Brahambhatt Lauren Littlewood Kristen Lutjen Kritika Narula Dhanishta Shah Production and Design Jennifer Strass Photography…

As the cool, crisp air carries the scent of pumpkin spice, I’m filled with the spirit of my favorite quote of the season, “The trees are about to show you how beautiful letting go can be.” I love this, even though some experiences with letting go (or even the mere thought of it) have brought out the ugly in me. Letting go can be beautiful. And it can also be so many other things. Autumn is the time when nature is letting go and simplifying, in preparation for winter. Its energies are rooted in acknowledging how a situation is and letting go of what no longer serves it. My mindfulness teacher John G. Sullivan poses that autumn personified can be seen as a diplomat or wise counselor. With a widened…

As we enter a new season, we mark the shift externally and internally. We can clear away the lazy days of summer and make way for the crisp freshness of autumn. This can help us get motivated and stop procrastinating. Or help us clear away repressed emotions that hold us back. The newness of the season is a great time for a fresh start, a new mindset, and a commitment to healthier habits. We hope you find the tips and solutions you need to improve your life. We remain committed to helping our readers achieve their goals, maintain their health and wellness, and establish lasting, healthy relationships. CONTRIBUTORS: Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Laura Boyle, MPH, MIPP Writers Rupendra Brahambhatt Lauren Littlewood Kristen Lutjen Kritika Narula Dhanishta Shah Production and Design Jennifer Strass Photography Canva…

As the cool, crisp air carries the scent of pumpkin spice, I’m filled with the spirit of my favorite quote of the season, “The trees are about to show you how beautiful letting go can be.” I love this, even though some experiences with letting go (or even the mere thought of it) have brought out the ugly in me. Letting go can be beautiful. And it can also be so many other things. Autumn is the time when nature is letting go and simplifying, in preparation for winter. Its energies are rooted in acknowledging how a situation is and letting go of what no longer serves it. My mindfulness teacher John G. Sullivan poses that autumn personified can be seen as a diplomat or wise counselor. With a widened perspective,…

When you think about journaling you normally assume it’s just for yourself. Personal journals contain an unfiltered, stream-of-consciousness style of writing. Andalothasbeenwritten about the mental health benefits of regular journaling. Legacy journaling, however, is a specific form of journaling, where the writer crafts entries for a specified audience, mainly close family and friends. Legacy journaling documents your life (shared moments, experiences, family interactions and other connections, values, shared heritage, stories, recipes, etc.) with the intention of passing on that unique perspective to future generations. A legacy journal is different from a regular personal diary since the intention is to share your experiences and thoughts with intended future readers, who are often younger members of your family or community. It is also different from drafting memoirs because it is not intended…

When you think about journaling you normally assume it’s just for yourself. Personal journals contain an unfiltered, stream-of-consciousness style of writing. Andalothasbeenwritten about the mental health benefits of regular journaling. Legacy journaling, however, is a specific form of journaling, where the writer crafts entries for a specified audience, mainly close family and friends. Legacy journaling documents your life (shared moments, experiences, family interactions and other connections, values, shared heritage, stories, recipes, etc.) with the intention of passing on that unique perspective to future generations. A legacy journal is different from a regular personal diary since the intention is to share your experiences and thoughts with intended future readers, who are often younger members of your family or community. It is also different from drafting memoirs because it is not intended to…