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A Thank You Letter

Dec 02, 2021 08:23PM ● By Joe Dunne

In September 2012, my wife, Asta, and I printed our first Natural Awakenings magazine here in central New Jersey. At the time I was in my late 60’s and my financial forecast and resources were exhausted. Often my mindset was fear, concern and worry. Yet, as I have often proclaimed—Buddha, God, and all the spirits of all the heavens got together and gifted upon us our new business. It changed our lives in so many ways, and we are so grateful.  

It’s now December 2021 and we are still here. Thanksgiving is only a week away as I write this, and I would like to express my gratitude to all the people that make a difference in our world. I would like to thank Kathy, our managing editor, who guided me into the print business. Without a doubt she is a backbone of constancy and friendship. (Don’t get your ego up here). In addition, to our distributors and everyone that supports the back end of Natural Awakenings–thank you! 

I would also like to express our gratitude and thankfulness to our readers. You rock! Your feedback, calls, emails and expressions of support have carried us over the last 9+ years.  Knowing how much you enjoy reading Natural Awakenings is no doubt a driver for our energy.  Readership is everything to us and our advertisers. That is why I would like to ask you to support our advertisers.  Without them we would not have a publication to deliver. 

To our advertisers—we would not be here without you. Your loyalty, support and consistency humbles me. We try but never can say thank you enough.  We are so lucky to have established bonds, friendships and business relationships with each of you. We have so much gratitude for your business.   

Entering into the new year, my thoughts, prayers and mindset are centered around clearing the old, letting go of the past and focusing on our future. We wish everyone peace, and prosperity of life, a 2022 filled with hope, and belief that our future is bright.  

With much gratitude,

Asta and Joe

In-Print publisher's letter December 2021

 

 

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