12/01/2026
Time of Change & Honesty
Last year it was the Year Of The Snake, now in the Year of The Horse
And for me, it was a year of many changes. I made choices to advance the magazine, expand its pages, and advertise it more in different places, some successful and others less so.
And later in the year, I found I was not enjoying the magazine, though I still had many people wanting to write articles on a wide variety of subjects. And my feelings were quite unusual, as I loved the ethos of the magazine, the gift of sharing knowledge and experiences with everyone.
The last issue was ready to put together, but I found my energy had waned quite a bit, and I kept putting off the process of reading and rewriting many articles and placing them in a good, readable format. For many articles sent, multiple pages needed to be rearranged into two pages. I wanted to be fair to everyone regarding space and visibility.
Unfortunately, it took its toll on my health and well-being, so just after Christmas, I decided that the New Year's issue would be the last one. I shed my heavy skin, and it has taken a long time; I am sure I still have quite a way to go before it is complete.
The magazine was delayed at the printers due to the holiday shutdown, and then the weather changed, so we were unable to drive anywhere. It is now at the printers, and as soon as it is ready and collected, I will post it off to all subscribers with a note on refunds due for the remaining subscriptions paid.
As you can imagine, it has not been an easy decision or action, and I hope you all understand my choice and why I made it. I shall not be retiring, just taking a little break before I decide where my next direction will be. So I will continue writing blogs and sending out catch-up information about the next journey I am taking.
And as this is the year of the Horse, I will be taking it slow and walking before I start to trot slowly. I trust in the Universe to be my guide and guardian in my next adventures.
I would love to hear your thoughts on my choice and maybe suggestions on where I should focus my energy and ideas.
In Light and Harmony to you all, Pauline x