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Welcome to our 7th beautiful digital magazine!
When we decided to do our own re-set, and put together this special edition in place of the upcoming relationships edition, there were already signs that people were getting ‘quarantine fatigue’ (see Libby Perkins’ article). We thought we might become victims to this fatigue, and not get enough contributions from authors to put together a viable magazine.
Instead, the response has been outstanding. Not only were we flooded with entries – this issue is a bumper one – the quality has been amongst the highest we’ve ever compiled in a single edition.
Here we’d like to give big shout-out to all the contributors in this edition who’ve given generously of their time and expertise so that we all might benefit. This sharing and coming together is one of the reasons we love being part of the LivingNow community, and offering this vehicle for personal enrichment.
The inspiring content couldn’t come at a better time. Getting good information – and responding to it – has been always been key to making the best choices (a theme we strongly follow at LivingNow), and at this time it’s vitally important. Thankfully, here in Australia, the government has been, by and large, listening to the advice of experts, and consequently we’ve so far been spared the disastrous toll of victims that some other countries are seeing.
This begs the question: why has the government been less keen to follow advice from climate scientists? The relationship between the pandemic response and the environment is explored in Martin Oliver’s informative article.
Sadly there have been some ways in responding to the challenge of COVID-19 where we’ve not being doing so well; many of these can be directly traced to a lack of information, or even misinformation. Alarmingly we’re seeing some conspiracy theories circulating too. And while we are, and have always been, supportive of alternative opinions, we don’t subscribe to the idea of alternative facts. LivingNow has been all about INSPIRING people, not conspiring with people. To this end, we have in recent editions increased links to further resources, to inspire thorough, well-grounded thought processes; it seems more important than ever! In fact, authors including Jost Sauer and Peter Walker Thomas point out not only the importance, but the very pivotal nature of the time were are in.
Our lead story by Tara J Lal, and those of Larissa Wright, Abby Zensea, Janine Garner, and Dr Margaret Jiin Ngu, all provide a framework of understanding and action to not only survive the pandemic, but, taking the lessons learnt into the future, to thrive in a post-pandemic world. Indeed this is the central premise of the whole edition.
Other writers, such as Marija Herceg and Craig Fallshaw, have pivoted around lockdown restrictions and were inspired to take up a new hobby or business.
The shift from a focus on me to we is another empowering theme; this strange time in the world’s history has given many of us a chance to reassess what is important, and decide what we might want to create as a legacy, for ourselves, our communities, and our planet.
You’ll find that the articles in this edition offer fantastic tools for self assessment and for personal development; we hope that you make time to read them all!
Emma and David ❤
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Stargazer – astrology May 2024
Stargazer – astrology May 2024. Taurus – it’s all about Taurus, including our physical life in all its glory, and the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction – aim high!
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I choose not to be a cancer victim
Beth Akister: "The time between first being told I had cancer & having my breast removed was 5 weeks... 5 unexpected lessons learnt during my cancer journey.”
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Stargazer – astrology Apr 2024
Stargazer – astrology Apr 2024 – Venus; the secret to stellar relationships | How to find out where Venus is in your chart based on your date of birth – & more!
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Stargazer – astrology for Jan 2024
Stargazer – astrology for Jan 2024 – Year of the Wood Dragon| Revolutionary rebirth|Ringing in the new year| Leo's full moon; avoid power struggles – and more!
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Stargazer – astrology for Dec 2023
Stargazer – astrology for Dec 2023 – Prague’s astronomical history | Mercury retrograde's gifts | 7 solstice celebrations | Ringing in the new year, and more!
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2020: The year I started getting paid while lounging in the nude
How coping with the lockdown started a new business, re-ignited a creative passion, and cured anxiety.
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A framework for thriving through and beyond the pandemic
It may sound counter-intuitive but the key to thriving is struggle. So, if you have really struggled in lockdown this is your opportunity – grab it with everything you have!
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The environment in a post-lockdown world
Earlier this year, the world entered unchar ted waters when a coronavirus outbreak turned into a global pandemic. This placed the citizens of most industrialised countries in an unprecedented position, with home lockdowns, social distancing, and unfolding economic impacts whose ramifications are starting to emerge. The virus is affecting nearly everything, to a greater or lesser degree, including how environmental issues can be tackled.
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Finding pleasure and aliveness in a pandemic
Have you had a healthy relationship with your pleasure lately? How can we use sensual pleasure to become more resilient?
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How do you prosper during COVID-19?
Seeking strength through adversity, and adapting to change, Craig finds a way to prosper – and discovers a brand new passion along the way.
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The art of making meaning – post-pandemic style
Making meaning helps us endure and recover from traumatic experiences, and could help you thrive beyond COVID-19 by Larissa Wright
