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January is all about welcoming in the new year. It is a time to assess where we are and consider where we are going. There are some things we know for certain. The sun will continue to rise and set, holidays and important dates will come and go and this year we’ll experience the always-entertaining process of electing a new president.
For me, the waning days of 2015 were especially difficult. One of my son’s childhood friends passed away, and so did our very dear family dog, Mocha. On the other hand, it is a wonderful feeling to be comfortably surrounded by the love and warmth of family and friends during these trying times.
The yin and the yang, the dark and the bright, the cold and the hot—each cannot exist without each other. Sometimes we need to feel sadness before we can experience happiness. I cherish that happiness because it allows me to carry the hope and idea that tomorrow truly brings a better day, and this is why I appreciate the new year so much. It gives us a chance to respond to adversity and change our life for the better. Whether we attempt to reinvent ourselves or alter the world around us, it’s all good to me.
I recently met with Kristin Goss, assistant professor of culinary arts at Erie Community College. We dined in the fabulous Statler Dining Room and feasted on wonderful cuisine prepared and served by the staff and students from the ECC city campus. Kristin is a game-changer, and is truly making a difference in many ways. She reminded me that even with steep mountains to climb, it’s important to stay positive and keep at it—that’s something that rings especially true this year. Stay tuned for an article in an upcoming issue focusing on the positive and rewarding outcomes of her driving force in Buffalo.
Now is the perfect time to find a potentially life-changing event on our Community Calendar, such as the January 28 program at Buffalo Spine and Sports Medicine, which explores the role diet plays in the creation and reversal of chronic disease. If you prefer to spend the chilliest months safe from the cold, you might enjoy staying cozy and warm with one of our healthy and hearty soup recipes on page xx.
My close friends and family know I am a huge resolution-maker. As we enter into 2016, my resolution is to truly take time to be mindful of the many wonderful blessings I have in my life. My most sincere hope is that this will be a year when the light (yin) will dispel the darkness (yang).
Happy New Year to you all,
Sally Gower, Publisher