Greetings and Salutations -

It's been a long, cold, lonely winter, with heavy news stories and brutal cold in many places. But nature reminds us each spring that the world runs in cycles, that after every darkest night comes a fresh, new dawn. There is hope in the world. Cures are found. Progress is made. Relationships that seemed distant can, with attention, draw closer again.

Our Spring issue of Mused lifts our spirits and shares with us stories of hope.

A tiny bee, so critical for life, is rescued and flourishes. A child delights in simple play. A daughter remembers her father, while a mother tends to her son. A wife reconnects with her husband.

These are the actions which go on around us every day - actions which might not make the front page news, but which, to one family, to one person, mean the world. These are the connections which form the foundation of our world. It's the small connections, one by one, which form the web which supports us all.

Take that first step. Enjoy our issue, leave feedback for the authors who touch you, and then share the issue with a friend. One connection at a time, one moment at a time, we all flourish.

Embrace spring!

http://www.bellaonline.com/review/issues/spring2014/



Lisa Shea, owner
BellaOnline.com

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