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Publisher’s Letter

Sep 02, 2026 06:17AM ● By Jerome Bilaos

Balancing time and everyday life are hard enough. Balancing emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental health is a full-time job (without a lunch break). There is always something awaiting our time. Those who worry all the time live with a mind that is never still. The ability to manufacture worry ensures that the brain is never quiet. People that live by lists can drive themselves crazy if the “To Do” list is never completed.

Our brain drives our actions and behaviors, so let’s give our brains a rest and commit to a time out. Allow yourself and others a defined space of time to be guilt-free. Take a day and just act like our children — they are the models we so often take for granted. They play, laugh, run in the rain, splash in puddles, smile a lot more than “grownups”. Find time for fun, whatever that may be for you.

If you have a desire to go roller-skate or take tango lessons, follow that intuition and treat yourself to fun. As the saying goes, “Just do It”. Hit up a playground and swing on a swing, go watch the sunset. Find time for a picnic, relax, enjoy the moment. Get out into nature. Design a day of freedom. Play pick up sticks with a friend. Let whatever appeals to you find life under the banner of “Don’t worry, be happy”.

If balance is the dance of opposites, then the balance to stress is non-seriousness. That means more fun is good for body and brain. Feeding the soul is also part of the balance: volunteering, being kind, making someone’s day with a genuine compliment. Soul food feeds the giver and receiver, and both reap the rewards.

If you haven’t noticed one of my favorite quotes amongst many is “See the Good”. Truly, having fun, a positive attitude, and balance can help us on every level. Go have some fun and enjoy a new balance.

With love, peace and laughter,

Joe & Asta Dunne, Publishers

In-Print, Inspiration, Wise Words publisher's letter CNJ NCNJ September 2026
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