Two years after our world was interrupted, we’re continuing to navigate through our new Covid reality. The pandemic changed nearly everything affecting the way we live, work, eat and sleep. What many of us discovered is that our mental health and wellness are key to living a full life. We’ve taken steps to live with joy, practice self-care, change the way we work, eat and exercise. This summer, we’ve anticipated a summer filled with travel and relaxation. Many people experienced burnout. Workers deviated from having to go back to the office, as home offered the comfort of not having to commute long distances. Spending time with loved ones has taken priority over work. The paradigm of what the workplace was supposed to be, completely shifted and will possibly never go back to what it was.
For this summer’s Gratification Issue, I wanted to share inspiring getaways to continue self-care.
Self-care can be traveling, relaxing and eating flavorsome food. Whether you’re on a solo vacation to Europe or traveling domestically with family, checking in to serene places such as Little Fun Palace or the recently remodeled Four Seasons in Istanbul provides that much needed getaway experience. Suffice your palette with a Mediterranean brunch and poolside experience at Four Season Palm Beach. For performing art lovers, head to East Hampton to experience outdoor performances by the Amanda Selwyn Dance Theater.
Lastly, if staying in and staying local is your thing, why not have a night of barbeque’ ing and an outdoor movie night. I featured talent from two of my favorites shows – Lawrence Kao from “Wu Assassins” playing Tommy Wah’s character and Cassandra Freeman from “Bel-Air,” based on the 90’s sitcom, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” Personally, I’m here to embrace what’s left of summer. Enjoying small moments of laughter and love, and making memories. Staying on the path of health, vitality and peace is what the world is longing to do. If this is what new normal means, I’m here to embrace it all.
Take care, and enjoy the issue!
JESSICA GEORGE
Creative Credits
- Written by
- Jessica George
- Photography
- Classic Kids Photography
