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JANUARY 2019
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LIFESTYLE LETTER
JANUARY 2019
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Bring on the New Year!
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JANUARY MARKS THE BEGINNING OF NOT ONLY A NEW CALENDAR YEAR
BUT ALSO THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SETTING PERSONAL GOALS.
Perhaps you’ve resolved to exercise more regularly, take up a new hobby or volun-
teer at the local animal shelter. Whatever your goals may be, we hope the people,
places, recipes and tips and tricks in this issue will inspire you to focus on wellness
in the new year.
In this issue, we feature ways for you to take care of yourself and your pets! We are
featuring a super-healthy smoothie recipe from Café Surfinista; workout routines
and treatments from Infinity Yoga and Wellness; aging gracefully without the use
of pills or invasive surgeries with Regenerative Matrix; and last but not least taking
care of our pets in a natural, holistic way at Animal Wellness World.
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the Holistic Tradition
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Heal Your Mind, Body and Soul
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12 Aging Gracefully
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12 Animal Kingdom
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34 Parting Thoughts
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PETS ARE LIKE KIDS, AND FOR A LOT OF US, THEY'RE LIKE
OUR OWN CHILDREN. We worry about them and want to ensure
they get the best care possible in order to lead long, healthy, happy
Dr. Donna Ragona
lives. We also don't want to see them go through unnecessary
treatments when they're in pain or suffering from an illness.
For many pet owners in Brevard County, Animal Wellness
World in Merritt Island with Dr. Donna Ragona, who special-
izes in noninvasive animal care, is the answer. Dr. Ragona’s
practice combines traditional Western veterinary care
with Eastern Chinese veterinary medicine. It was her vision
to create a place where clients could have all of their animal
companions' needs fulfilled in one beautiful location, and
she's managed to accomplish just that.
The location is beautiful, and the expert and compassionate
care patients receive there is phenomenal. It can all be chalked Laser therapy with Patti Campbell,
Dr. Ragona and dog Lucky
up to hard work and dedication fueled by a dream. But before
12 Cocoa Beach Lifestyle | January 2019Animal Wellness World Team, L-R: Dr. Ragona, Robin Peacock, April Mouton-Poullard,
Jordan Krueger, Hannah Fowler, Patti Gil and dogs Shank, Apollo and Dare
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AnimalWellnessWorld.com that dream could come to fruition, there were years of training and
hard work with other facilities that had to be tackled first.
From the age of five, it was Dr. Ragona's dream to become a veterinar-
ian, but she actually started her career as an artist designing kitchens and
working as an animal portrait illustrator for about three years before join-
ing the Air Force, which paid her way through veterinary school.
Wanting to be a zoo veterinarian initially, she worked with exotic ani-
mals. As a matter of fact, her internship at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago
in 1996 saw her there when a female gorilla famously cradled a 3-year-
old boy who fell nearly 20 feet into the primate's enclosure. Crazy, right?
After graduating in 1998 from the University of Wisconsin – Madison,
however, she decided she'd rather work with companion animals and
their owners, saying once she started down that road she knew it was CONTINUED >
January 2019 | Cocoa Beach Lifestyle 13ANIMAL KINGDOM (C ON TI N U ED)
where she needed to be. Additionally, she
did a year with the humane society, which
she feels all vets should do. Most of her
job now is comforting people, but her
favorite part about the role she's chosen
for herself is working with the animals.
With those two things in mind, she
designed AWW for animals and people,
creating a space that is both comfortable
and calming. Everything about it is feng
shui, and from the minute you step through
the door you feel as though you've been
transported to China. Her admiration
Acupuncture with Hannah Fowler, Dr. Ragona and cat Joy
for the wisdom of Eastern medicine was
and continues to be so strong that she took it a step further
and purchased an acupuncture school from Dr. Bo Shih Ni,
a well-known acupuncturist in the area. This falls completely
in line with her affinity for holistic therapy. Since learning the
skills of acupuncture herself, she now incorporates them into
her treatment plans, whenever applicable.
"Surgery and emergency medicine is phenomenal, but
when it comes to chronic disease, I think that Eastern med-
icine really has a better idea of how the body functions,"
Dr. Ragona says. "Chinese medicine wants to heal you and
Animal Wellness World
move on. Its purpose is also to increase your qi, and raising
your qi is going to make you healthier and help you live lon-
ger. Long-term, Chinese medicine is the way to go."
When it comes to cancer cases, which AWW treats
quite a few of, the approach to treatment is integrative.
That simply means she uses both conventional and holis-
tic medicine as ways of healing, viewing the combination
of the two as just having a bigger toolbox to work from.
In that toolbox are acupuncture, spinal manipulation, the
use of essential oils, laser therapy, hyperthermia therapy,
14 Cocoa Beach Lifestyle | January 2019Robin Peacock with dog Apollo
stem cell treatments and PRP (platelet-rich plasma) treatments. In her
practice, she's found the use of stem cell therapy to be a permanent
solution to hip dysplasia in dogs. She also just started offering physical
therapy at the clinic, conducted by fellow vet Dr. Diego Sobrino.
"Probably the most important thing I do is design homemade diets for dogs,"
she says. "Cereal in a bag is not ideal because it lacks moisture. Eating dry kibble
every day is pulling the moisture from their bodies, and it can lead to Cushing's
disease, bad teeth, excessive shedding, etc. I can't even begin to tell you the differ-
ence between dogs on kibble and dogs on a balanced homemade diet structured
for their Yin/Yang needs. There's no comparison. So it's one of the most import-
ant things you can do for your pet. When I get a dog on the right food with the right
vitamin/mineral balance, I rarely have to see them except for checkups.
"With cancer—Cushing's disease is the biggest problem right now next to
cancer, obesity, allergies and arthritis in dogs—the first thing I do with these ail-
ments is design the right homemade diet. All of a sudden, the dog's got a ton of
energy, and that's all that people want to see is that their dog doesn't feel bad."
When it comes to tumors, Dr. Ragona prefers the use of hyperthermia
treatments for shrinking them. Hyperthermia reportedly doesn't make you
feel bad, and it doesn't kill good cells—a win-win situation—so it's nearly
perfect for treatment. It works by producing a fever in the body (raising the
temperature to about 104 F) and the cancer cells die. The noncancerous cells
surrounding the mass, on the other hand, become more active in fighting the
tumor. As an alternative to radiation, it's far less punishing all the way around.
Beyond veterinary care, Animal Wellness World also provides boutique
boarding. That means AWW limits the number of pets it will take for over-
night stays at any one time with the knowledge that boarding can be one
of the most stressful experiences an animal can undergo. Stress feeds on
stress. The higher the number of animals, the more it begins to feel like
a kennel or pound, leaving the creatures within frightened, confused and
ultimately feeding off one another's fear.
Instead, there are three themed mini suites decorated in murals that come
equipped with beds and stairs leading to upper-level lofts. The dogs get
plenty of exercise and have access to the grounds, which contain six different
gardens with gridlines falling to the north, south, east and west planted with
trees from China on 4 acres of land. It really is a beautiful facility.
Speaking of beautiful, Dr. Ragona hasn't given up on her art. She's quite
accomplished with a vast array of works featuring animal companions. Her
It's doggie TV time!
work can be viewed in several universities around the country, publications
by the AVMA and even on Animal Planet. Her collection consists of prints,
plaques and cards celebrating the human/animal bond and veterinary med-
icine. You can view it at VetMedArt.com.
Finally, AWW offers an annual “Mini Vet School” for children ages 9
to 13. The half-day course allows kids to explore the behind-the-scenes
world of working in a veterinary clinic while learning valuable information
about the career of veterinary medicine as they move through interactive
hands-on labs and lectures.
With all of this going on, at the end of the day Dr. Ragona is exactly where
she wants to be and credits her amazing staff for making her dream possible.
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YOGA IS BENEFICIAL FOR BOTH BODY AND some changes were in order. Years earlier, she had
ARTICLE REBECCA WEST | PHOTOGRAPHY HASSAN PATTERSON AND DARIN BACK
MIND, RESTORING YOUR ENERGY LEVELS, toyed with hot yoga and liked it but admits she was
REDUCING STRESS, IMPROVING MUSCLE a bit wishy-washy as to dedication and attendance.
TONE, BALANCE, SLEEP AND GENERAL She kept at it off and on for about five years, but
OUTLOOK ALL WHILE BRINGING A SENSE when Vinyasa hit the scene in her area, she went
OF CALM INTO YOUR LIFE. It teaches you tech- all in, even going so far as to purchase an unlimited
niques for focus and gives you the tools to step pass and putting her gym rat days of lifting weights
back and bring things down a notch whenever the behind her. During this time, she saw a difference
need arises. In fact, if you practice it long enough, in her own physical and mental health, but not her
feeling stressed out is seldom a factor in your day- co-workers, which got her thinking.
to-day inner workings. That's when she decided to go back to her alma
All of these benefits, and then some, is what mater and became the director and faculty chair for
drew Stephanie Testa, owner of Infinity Yoga and the surgical program at the college. She eventually
Ayurveda of Cocoa Beach, to take it up in the first started teaching yoga to her colleagues and then
place. With a background in medicine—which, with the school's basketball team, all while retaining her
a healthy dose of irony brought on ill health—she professorship. On a trip to Louisville, a friend who
managed to find a place and a profession for herself worked as the director of one of the largest hospital
in life that is exactly where she wants to be. chains in the city encouraged Stephanie to take a
Originally from Kentucky, Stephanie moved position at the Foundation Center and actually pub-
to Florida after visiting her parents who already lish her thesis on yoga and health workers. It was an
resided here. She was looking to make a change opportunity for her to help those in healthcare get
anyway, but with her folks getting on in life and the healthier and the community as well.
lure of the balmy weather, she pulled the plug on Fast forward to the trip to Florida to visit her
her life in Kentucky and made the leap. Before leav- folks, and the rest is history. She began instruct-
ing Kentucky, however, she'd gotten her degrees ing at a local studio here in Brevard and gained a
at St. Catharine College in Bardstown, where she following. With her classes growing steadily, it was
received her AS degree as a surgical technologist, decided—at the nudging of her then boyfriend/now
her BHS and her masters in healthcare leadership. husband—to open her own place. Between her
Without knowing yet that she'd eventually end up years of yoga and the introduction of Ayurveda,
owning her own yoga studio someday, she actually something she discovered years earlier during
did her thesis on the subject, discussing how yoga a prolonged illness, she was able to offer clients
can change your life. not only a comfortable yoga studio with a number
It was during her managerial career in the operat- of classes encompassing different disciplines but
ing room that the stress began to get to her and she also an opportunity to learn about “the science of
had a probable heart attack at age 40. Obviously, life,” which is what Ayurveda means. CONTINUED >
18 Cocoa Beach Lifestyle | January 2019Stephanie Testa
January 2019 | Cocoa Beach Lifestyle 19INFINIT Y YOGA AND WELLNESS OF COCOA BEACH (C ON TI N U ED)
Ayurveda
Described as a holistic tradition from India that
uses a systemic and highly complex model of health
and disease restoration, Ayurveda aims to provide
guidance regarding diet and lifestyle so that healthy
individuals can stay healthy and those with health
challenges can improve their overall well-being.
Ayurveda also stresses the usefulness of natural
therapies, such as massage, herbal medicines,
yoga and other exercises as well as psychological
and meditative counseling.
"Ayurveda changed my life. When I first discov-
ered it, after turning to holistic medicine when noth-
ing else was working, I couldn't even spell it. But in
the end, it truly changed my life," Stephanie says.
The yoga mistress was also trained in power
Stephanie and husband Dr. John yoga by none other than Bryan Kest, a who's who
Hearin, co-owner of Infinity in the yoga world. When asked what message she
wanted to bring, she says:
"I want to cultivate health and wellness to the
mind, body and soul and to encourage people
to live a life of kindness and compassion. I want to
bring this awareness to the masses."
She puts her money where here mouth is and
practices what she preaches. During the holidays
she sets up a Christmas tree at the studio with tags
on it reminiscent of the Salvation Army's Christmas
Angel program where people can remove a paper
ornament with the name of a child who might other-
wise not receive a gift for Christmas. Stephanie's tree
included the name of an orphanage in Haiti where
people could donate in order to aid its young residents.
If you're looking for a simple routine to try at
home in order to get a feel for what you can expect
when practicing yoga, Stephanie suggests trying
out a routine known as the Sun Salutation. We've
provided a breakdown for beginners that most any-
one should be able to successfully participate in.
Remember, as with all forms of exercise, it's advised
you consult your physician before embarking on a
fitness program—even one as gentle as yoga.
20 Cocoa Beach Lifestyle | January 20191 Mountain - Inhale 2 Forward Fold - Exhale 3 Plank - Breathe
S u n Sa l u tat i o n s
Sun Salutation
Sun Salutations, known in Sanskrit as Surya Namaskar (pronounced
Sir-yah Namah-skar), are a series of movements that flow with the
breath. They help strengthen the heart, improve circulation, and
lengthen and strengthen all major muscles in the body. Sun Salutations
have been described as the most complete exercise available. Even
if you don't have time to work out on a regular basis, performing Sun
Salutations every day will bring vitality and aliveness into your life. The
poses included in the "A Series" are designed to awaken the connection
4 Up Dog/Cobra - Inhale between the sun and your agni, or inner fire, kindling your inner fire and
radiating your innate love and happiness out into the world.
Performing Sun Salutations helps us to celebrate the sun and life in
general as well as our inner life and our connection with the universe.
The celebration of life in the poses represent the full experience of
life, with all its highs and lows and beginnings and endings. By cel-
ebrating our inner life, we are acknowledging that we are ultimately
beings of light, like the sun, and performing Sun Salutations rejoices
in this aspect of our being. We celebrate our connection with the
universe because the sun is the source of all life on this planet.
Namaste!
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juices, healthy food choices and delicious smoothies 1/2 banana
loaded with fresh ingredients chock-full of vitamins 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
and antioxidants. Since that time, it has become a 1 teaspoon coconut flakes
place health-conscious foodies in Cocoa Beach often 1 cup spinach
say feels like home. 1 cup kale
Adorned in an assortment of vibrant art influenced 1/4 cup ice
by both the surf and skate culture, the cafe is the cre- Note: The cafe recommends freezing your fresh
ation of owners Bruce and Diane Reynolds. Diane is a fruits before blending. It offers a nice consistency
yoga practitioner who wanted to provide a Zen space and reduces the amount of ice you will need.
where people could come together and enjoy food
that made them feel good. DIRECTIONS
"I can’t take credit for the creation of the Surfinista... Place all ingredients in blender, replace lid,
my husband, Bruce, who is a lifelong surfer and artist, blend on high until desired consistency.
is responsible for the artwork and the relaxed surfer Spinach is packed with antioxidants; anti-can-
vibe," she says. cer and cardiovascular properties; and magnesium,
Besides their smoothies and juices, the Surfinista which is necessary for energy, metabolism, main-
serves up organic acai bowls, coffees, salads, taining muscle and a healthy immune system. Kale
wraps and a number of locally baked goodies. While is not only loaded with iron and vitamins, but it’s also
you're there, you can hang out in their groovy art great for digestion, as well as a great detox food.
gallery lounge, surf the net on their free Wi-Fi, play For the skeptics wondering if a smoothie can
pingpong in the back room or just relax. It's up to you. still taste good with greens in it, the answer is a
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REGENERATIVE MATRIX, AGING
G R A C E F U L LY W I T H O U T T H E U S E
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SUCCESS IS IN YOUR BLOOD
EMBRACING THE "EVERYTHING IN MODERATION" PHILOSO-
ARTICLE REBECCA WEST | PHOTOGRAPHY HASSAN PATTERSON
PHY, AS WELL AS GENETICS, LIFESTYLE HABITS, DIET, WHAT
WE DRINK, SLEEP AND MANAGING STRESS ALL PLAY A
LARGE ROLE IN AGING GRACEFULLY. There's no getting around
it. They haven't invented a magic pill yet that allows you to lead a
sedentary life of overindulgence and still come out on top—yet!
But would you really want to go that route? For many, the answer
would be yes, but there are great rewards to a healthy lifestyle, and
now there are a number of ways to mitigate the cumulative damage
of aging beyond popping a pill or going under the knife.
At Regenerative Matrix in nearby Merritt Island, there are steps
you can take to enhance your health and beauty efforts that don't
require either. It is an anti-aging wellness regenerative center that
employs only the best practices to promote healing and tissue
regeneration, and their goal is to assist you with aging gracefully
without the use of extreme measures.
While they offer a list of services aimed at rejuvenation and
well-being, there are three treatments in particular that have shown
great success and proved popular among clients.
PLATELET-RICH PLASMA
Platelets live in your blood. They are little fragments of cells that
are stocked with growth factors and initiate clotting. When you get
a cut, it bleeds, and the platelets are nanomachines that help to
stop the bleeding through clotting. The clot is more than just glue to
stop the flow of blood out of the damaged vessels. It's also nature's
advanced biologic scaffold to initiate and support healing. Within
that healing matrix are billions of platelets that excrete growth fac-
tors. These specialized chemicals "speak" to other cells, telling them
what to do and energizing the construction effort. CONTINUED >
28 Cocoa Beach Lifestyle | January 2019Hydrafacial Beauty Treatment
4245 N. Courtenay Parkway
Merritt Island
321.298.9514
RegenerativeMatrix.com
January 2019 | Cocoa Beach Lifestyle 29LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CON TI N U ED)
"We like to tell patients that these growth factors inside platelets act
like espresso shots for the cells that are repairing damaged tissue."
At Regenerative Matrix, their Platelet Lysate Preparation third gener-
ation PRP can be concentrated to ultra-high levels, so they call it SCP
(Super Concentrated Platelets). PRP works by concentrated platelets
slowly releasing growth factors over approximately a week—sort of like a
time release version of a pill. PL is very anti-inflammatory and hence can
be used more easily around nerves. At this time, Regenerative Matrix is
the only PRP clinic in Brevard County using this third generation PRP
called Platelet Lysate (PL). They can treat shoulders, neck (C-spine),
thoracic spine (mid-back) and lumbar spine (lower back). Also knees,
ankles, feet, hips and elbows, as well as hair restoration.
In their experience, PRP is known to slow down or stop completely the
progression of arthritis, tendonitis and bursitis. When you compare PRP
to steroid injections or surgery, you will find a longer lasting, natural and
organic alternative from your own body which will speed up and promote
PRP Treatment
healing with minimal to no downtime that is minimally invasive.
VAMPIRE FACIALS
PRP is taken from your blood and applied to the PRP facial and
re-injected into the facial, neck and decollete tissue. The PRP utilizes
the nutrients and growth factors from a sample of the patient's own
blood and combines them with the benefits of microneedling. A vampire
facial for face, neck and decollete will reduce the appearance of fine
lines and certain types of scars. With a series of treatments, collagen
production is stimulated leading to smoother, younger, softer-look-
ing skin. Regenerative Matrix is also combining the vampire with its
Nanofractional Device, the Venus Viva, to remodel skin and take back
the hands of time, especially for sun-damaged older skin.
HYDRAFACIAL
The hydrafacial treatment not only resurfaces your skin to provide
cleansing, exfoliation and extraction, but it also simultaneously bathes
the newly revealed skin with serums of antioxidants, peptides and
hyaluronic acid. Each serum targets specific skin issues, including sun Medical Director Dr. Omar Hussamy
damage, blackheads, whiteheads, enlarged pores, acne, brown spots,
uneven skin tone and fine lines and wrinkles from early aging. The
hydrafacial treatment improves the quality of your skin, helping to make
it healthier, and reveals your true beauty from the inside and out.
Now at the Merritt Island location for two years, Regenerative Matrix and the L-R: Regenerative Matrix Team
Beauty Box welcomed as their medical director Dr. Omar Hussamy, an ortho- Anna Ferrara, Jose Vidal and
pedic surgeon who grew up in the U.K. and then came to the U.S. to study Christina O'Dell
more than 30 years ago. He received his medical degree from the University of
Virginia School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 30 years.
The multi-talented doctor speaks multiple languages, including Spanish and
Arabic. With his primary offices located in Vero Beach and Melbourne, he's
well-liked, and his patients have given him an overall average rating of 4.4 out
of 5 stars. The team at Regenerative Matrix are absolutely thrilled to have him.
The team also takes part in regular events with the public.
A list of their monthly events can be found on their website at
RegenerativeMatrix.com. Regenerative Matrix, 4245 N. Courtenay
Parkway, Merritt Island, 321.298.9514.
30 Cocoa Beach Lifestyle | January 2019Stay on par with your
financial goals.
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January 2019 | Cocoa Beach Lifestyle 31LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
JANUARY
5 19
SPACE COAST FARMERS' MARKET EIGHTH ANNUAL FLORIDA
First United Methodist Church KEY LIME PIE FESTIVAL
of Cocoa Beach Brevard Veterans Memorial
Fresh from Florida produce, local Park in Merritt Island
eggs, raw honey, homemade bread, The Florida Key Lime Pie Company
sweet treats, boiled peanuts, arts will be presenting its Eighth Annual
and crafts and more await you at Florida Key Lime Pie Festival on
the Space Coast Farmers' Market. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Brevard Veterans
9 a.m.-3 p.m. 3300 N. Atlantic Ave., Memorial Park in Merritt Island. It’s
Cocoa Beach, Florida a fun-filled day with live music, food
trucks, street performances, Key lime
5
pie contests and Florida’s BEST Key
Lime Pie! 10 a.m - 6 p.m. Facebook.
com/FloridaKeyLimePieFestival
CAREER PILOT OPEN DAY
23-28
2Fly Airborne Merritt Island
2Fly Airborne is hosting a career
pilot open day at their Merritt Island
facility from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 22ND ANNUAL SPACE COAST
on Jan. 5 in an effort to recruit new BIRDING & WILDLIFE FESTIVAL
pilots. The free event will consist of Eastern Florida State College
a presentation, a facility tour, and North Campus
meet-and-greets with 2Fly staff and One of the largest birding and wild-
flight instructors. 900 Airport Road, life festivals in the United States!
Merritt Island, Florida, 321.453.2222, Discover why Florida’s Space Coast is
2FlyAirborne.com your launch pad to incredible nature-
based experiences. The Space Coast
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Birding and Wildlife Festival features
world-class photographers, field
trips, workshops and presentations.
COCOA BEACH FRIDAY FEST SCBWF.org
Downtown Cocoa Beach on
23
Minutemen Causeway
Look forward to live music, food
vendors, family-friendly activities
and much more at the Cocoa Beach DELTA IV LAUNCH
Friday Fest. Cape Canaveral
Event takes place in downtown Air Force Station - SLC 37B
Cocoa Beach on Minutemen WGS 10 will launch the 10th wideband
Causeway between Orlando and global SATCOM spacecraft formerly We are always accepting sub-
Brevard avenues and is organized known as the Wideband Gapfiller satel- missions for events you'd like to
through the Cocoa Beach Area lite at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. see included in our Calendar sec-
Merchants Association. Third Times and date may vary accord- tion. Submissions are accepted
Friday of the month, 6-10 p.m. ing to weather. Check for updates. via the Contact Us tab at
MainStreetCocoaBeach.com SpaceCoastLaunches.com CocoaBeachLifestylePubs.com.
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January 2019 | Cocoa Beach Lifestyle 33PARTING THOUGHTS
AS I REFLECT UPON 2018, IT OCCURS TO ME THAT THIS
PAST YEAR SEEMS TO HAVE HAD A LOT OF DISTRAC-
TIONS AND NOISE—AND NOT THE PLEASANT KIND. The
TV seems louder and less interesting, the political noise was
much louder and more obnoxious on ALL sides (spoken like
a true independent). And things that really just aren't that
important seem to have become front and center. Material
things once again seem to dominate conversations, and
"keeping up with the Joneses" is, unfortunately, alive and well.
As each year wraps up, we often make plans for the
next year, making resolutions and goals to better ourselves
Parting
and our lives. So for 2019, I have decided to focus as much
as possible on the things that truly matter: my family, my
beautiful and selfless wife, my three precious daughters,
Thoughts
our friends, our partners and colleagues. I look forward to
finding more balance between professional and personal
commitments and just enjoying all of the blessings and
opportunities life has to offer.
JUSTIN CONNORS, FOUNDER AND CEO I plan to focus more on being thankful for what I have,
OF CONNORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT less preoccupied with constantly pushing to get more out
of myself and others, and simply enjoying the blessings
which have been bestowed upon me and my family, both
personally and professionally. It is my hope that we all can
ARTICLE JUSTIN CONNORS work toward this goal, focusing on the "true wealth" in our
PHOTOGRAPHY HASSAN PATTERSON own lives, that which money can't buy and death can't take
away, making 2019 a more fulfilling and enjoyable year for all
of us. Here’s to the best year yet. Cheers!
Justin and Corine Connors with
daughters Emma, Abby and Ava
Justin Connors (front,
center) with Connors Wealth
Management Team
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