The Wealth Issue SEPTEMBER 2016 | Series No. 4, Issue No. 2
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relation to the amount of time I’ve taken for myself. Through self-care, I cultivate peace of mind and patience.
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once relished the fact that I was labeled “selfish” among my friends and family. I was the champion of self-preservation, which—though an important part of my emotional development—meant I was unable to be authentically generous to anyone else.
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T H E CORRE CT I ON S
In our July 2016 issue, we mistakenly attributed our main style photo; thanks goes out to @flytographerinsta instead! We also misidentified two of our wellbeing toolkit items Lemongrass was the suggested oil, while Skullcap was the recommended herb.
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How ironic, then, that my life’s purpose now consists of contributing to the lives of others. Whether editing an article on intuitive eating, coordinating the design of one of our new marketplace products, or writing authentic social media posts while also listening to our latest cover story interview, every devoir I put my heart and soul into is for YOU, lovely reader. Also ironic: by becoming a mother – a role typically synonymous with selfsacrifice – I discovered that generosity and being “selfish” are not exclusive. In fact, my capacity to give of myself to others shrinks or grows in direct
As recently as last year, my feelings about “back to school” included stress, anxiety, sadness, and fear. While I won’t promise not to get teary-eyed when my now third grader steps on that big yellow bus, viewing September with an abundant mindset is a gift I’m giving myself. I have control of my feelings. I command the way in which I approach the additional tasks and how I respond to the added structure in my day. Whether I’m minding children or running this magazine, my mindset has a greater influence on what I can accomplish than does anything so immoveable as the number of hours in any given day. Is it possible to feel both lighter and more full at the same time? Because I do.
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That’s what I consider true generosity. You give your all, and yet you feel as if it costs you nothing. – SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR
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Create Wealth Embracing Generosity The W E A LT H I S S U E
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Realize Encourage abundance through the practice of generosity, toward self and others. Try that skincare line you’ve been eyeing; taste a new cocktail. Share a healthy snack, or a worthy book. Go on that trip you’ve been meaning to take, and give yourself permission to dress comfortably while there!
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Dwell Express yourself and your desire for abundance by building on what you have, appreciating what you need, and accessorizing your home with the stuff that matters: classic accoutrements, found items, and collected memories. The PERPETUAL YOU
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Up your abundant mindset potential by listening to our "Money on My Mind" playlist.
Embrace Embrace the compliment, that phrase or gesture that can brighten someone’s
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Live Envision a life in which you have enough. Enough self-belief to be who you want to be. Enough time to do what you need to do. And enough abundance (and courage) to find what you need to find—right under your own roof. The W E A LT H I S S U E
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THE MAKERS
Our makers are abundant in spirit and rich in talent. Gratitude + Friendship goes out to these ladies.
Lindsey
Lindsay
Cover Story Photographer
Dwell Feature Photographer
@thejoyarchival thejoyarchival.com
@lindsay_stanford lindsaystanford.com
Lindsey is a lifestyle portrait photographer passionate about capturing the joy and beauty of everyday life. She loves how the camera lets her tell stories in the honest, unscripted moments through her documentary-style approach. Currently she lives in Sacramento with her husband and puppy named Chandler.
Lindsay is a CT-based photographer and fashion blogger. She specializes in styled sessions, fashion, weddings, portraiture, and landscapes. Past clients have included Bumble & Bumble, Artifact Uprising, Roof Top 120, North Detail, Dwell Magazine, Mieroglyphsapparel, and Stella & Dot.
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Lianne
Micayla
Proofreader
Editor
Book Editor
Connect on Facebook.
@hilodaisy
@uggly_mugg zucchiniontheceiling.com
Sarah
Becca
Leah
Collaborating Photographer
Collaborating Photographer
Contributing Photographer
@sarahannfowlerphotography sarahannfowlerphotography.weebly.com
@nyssaphotography nyssaphotography.com
@graykammera graykammera.com
Willy
Nancy
Sietske
Contributing Photographer
Contributing Artist
Contributing Artist
@lifeunstill dayinthelifeunstill.com
@arabesque.art.design arabesqueartdesign.com
@sietske_vd_meij sietskevandermeij.nl
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THE TEAM
Lee Lee
Jessie
Creative Director & Managing Editor
Art Director
@leeleeinp
@littlelegendsdesign createlittlelegends.com
The Lee Lee is the #ladyboss of The Perpetual You. A writer by trade, designer by heart, and mother by choice, she seeks intentional practices and a positive mindset. If you’re near Hamden, CT, she welcomes you to stop by her front porch.
Jessie is a multi-disciplinary designer & art director striving to make her world more pixel-perfect. When she's not poring over mockups, she can be found singing (loudly) in her car or compulsively buying striped shirts.
Kay & Amy
Kirsten
Staff Photographers
Senior Designer
@walkerstudiosllc walkerstudiosllc.com
@paperandfern kirstenmariedesign.com
Amy and Kay Walker traverse New England and beyond chasing sunsets, circling dance floors, capturing tears & laughter, all in the pursuit of preserving stories of love, friendship, and family.
Kirsten is a designer, illustrator, and lover of plants. When she's not creating whimsical botanical drawings in the wee hours, she enjoys sleeping, sipping buttery chardonnays, or watching Cary Grant movies.
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to align your daily practices with your ever-evolving desires
You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. - JAN E G OODAL L
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to align your physical space with your ever-evolving self
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A R T W O R K by @ A R A B E S Q U E . A R T . D E S I G N
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P H O T O by @ J A Y N A C O W A L
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/spoon/ noun [invented ~1000 BC] A sensible instrument b y which one bestows or receives a culinary offering. The W E A LT H I S S U E
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By giving to yourself you are fulfilled, abundant, and generous. You have spare love to share. - A N N E T T E VAIL L AN COU RT
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to align your life story with your ever-evolving mindset
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