It is with much enthusiasm yet oftentimes an adrenaline rush that I get each month’s issue of this beloved magazine out to distribution points throughout Tampa Bay, to the growing community of natural health seekers here at home and beyond.

Welcome to November 2020, Natural Awakenings-style. This month, as always, we bring vital and empowering news and views of and from today’s natural health movement.

I expect loving Thanksgiving traditions to unfold the fourth Thursday of this month, as always, perhaps with some creative tinkering reflecting the spirit of our changing times. Keep an open mind, stay safe and carry on.

This month’s Inspiration feature (page 27) entitled “Giving Thanks: Meditation on Gratitude and Joy”, by writer and teacher Jack Kornfield, offers remarkable insight and guidance on the healthful benefits of meditation, especially in the spirit of the joy and gratitude of this holiday season.

In “Giving Thanks for a Healthy Feast: How to Lighten Up Thanksgiving Fare” (page 34), writer April Thompson offers     creative perspectives on holiday meal planning and ways to spark up this year’s holiday celebration.

As always, with an open heart and an open mind, enjoy reading on.