K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple …)
In keeping with our main focus this month — Cardiology — this Publisher’s Note comes from the heart. And at the risk of being a bit too schmaltzy, this seems like a good time to recognize that we have a lot of good things right here, right now, despite still being terribly stressed by the COVID pandemic and its “forever-effects.”
Carol, who even after 50+ years still tries to broaden my horizons and shrink my waist size, recently suggested we try to embrace the concept of hygge. A Scandinavian practice, hygge is all about finding comfort and contentment through cherishing the little things. Or as Carol has encouraged our grandkids since they were little … to be cozy and relaxed. We both multi-task too much and often are guilty of missing out because we’ve been moving too fast to enjoy what’s right in front of us.
Very recently, we lost an old friend to COVID with whom as recently as Christmas we’d been making plans to see for the first time in decades. But life got in the way, our visit didn’t happen and it’s our loss now. So hopefully this wake-up call will be the epiphany we need to stop and smell the roses.
Happy Hygge to all.
