The Fun Issue
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BE KIND (14) • GROW THINGS (46) • LOOK WITHIN (86)
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hen I think about kindness, I get excited. And when I think about the long-lasting and far-
reaching effects a SINGLE act of kindness can have, I get downright giddy. Maybe it's the control freak in me? But wow. A single act of kindness can: • Brighten the day of a stranger (who
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may then go on to brighten someone else's day) • Bring you Joy (raising the odds that you'll positively affect someone else's day)
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• Influence a passer-by (who may then go on to brighten someone else's day) • Elevate the vibration of the Universe (no joke!) I, love, too that kindness has so many facets (read: applications). We can be kind to the
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EARTH, we can be kind to our NEIGHBORS, we can be kind to our SELVES. And, yes, we can be kind to strangers too. One of my favorite acts of kindness is simply to pick up trash off the sidewalk – and I invite my children to help out – because this activity, like all kindness, brings immediate good vibes. You physically see that the ground looks prettier. You know in your soul that the Earth is happier. And you might have a little fun along the way. Still, kindness isn't as simple as I make it out to be; thus, the necessity for this issue. Kindness can mean getting dirty or getting out of our comfort zone. Kindness can mean standing alone or standing out—while you stand for what you believe in. Kindness feels odd because our world is so dang mean. My mom always told me if I felt too dressed up for a party, it was the actually that everyone else hadn't dressed up enough. Well, guess what? If you feel weird being kind—you're not the one with the hang-up! They are.
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(And you're in good company cuz me & my kiddos are right there with you!)
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lee lee Creative Director & Managing Editor @wordsbyleelee
A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.
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Create Fun by Unleashing Kindness M O N T H LY M US I C
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compassion and service; unlearn old viewpoints and reframe them with thoughtfulness and responsibility.
Lifestyle Practice Kindness........................................... 14 Be Responsible............................................... 30 Style................................................................ 31
TPY Faves Books ............................................................. 17 Food .............................................................. 18
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Cocktail.......................................................... 20 Movement ...................................................... 22 Self-Care......................................................... 36
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Dwell Unearth your passion for living naturally. Incorporate LIFE into your home, whether flowers from the garden, treasures from nature, or beloved accessories from around your own home.
Design Arrange Flowers............................................... 40 Shop Your Home................................................ 42 Live in Nature................................................... 46
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Live Understand the past, so that you can usher in new feelings—hope and hospitality and healing—to support the lifestyle you desire and deserve.
Mindset Love Your Body.............................................. 76 Get to Know Your Neighbors........................ 80 Heal from the Past......................................... 86
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T H E MA K ERS
Our makers consistently share their time & talents. We'd love to introduce you to the lovely ladies who contributed to this month's issue.
Amanda Luisa
Allie
Cover Photography
Dwell Feature Photographer
@amandaluisaart mandaluisa.com
@alliedearie alliedeariephotography.com
Amanda is a photographer and artist specializing in portrait,
Allie Dearie is a photographer based in southern
wedding, and lifestyle photography. She grew up in central
New England, who specializes in weddings and
MA and recently moved to CT. She loves helping people
elopements, as well as product and event photography.
create memories by capturing authentic, natural moments
One of her dreams is to photograph all 59 National
and personalities and celebrating real moments in every day
Parks in the US. In the rare moments that she's not
life. This is Amanda's 4th cover shoot for The Perpetual You.
holding a camera, she's either sipping a cappuccino while hand-lettering, planning her next adventure, or snuggling as many cats as possible. This is Allie's second collaboration with The Perpetual You.
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Jessie
P.K.
Roopa
Art Director
Proofreader
Intern
@littlelegendsdesign littlelegends.com
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Taylor
Krystal
Content Editor
Brand Liaison
Mantra Siren
@catballou24 amlofarms.com
@studio.ontheland studioontheland.com
@krystalbrandt krystalbrandt.com
Paula
Lisa
Kelly
Collaborating Photographer
Collaborating Photographer
Collaborating Photographer
@crash3328
@right_click_photo rightclickphoto.com
@kfpphotography kellyfpeterson.com
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Ann Marie
Michele
Cate
Collaborating Artist
Collaborating Artist
Art Liaison
@annmariedrury_artist annmariedruryart.com
@msddesign michelestarzec.com
@cateclother Cordella.org
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