Page 7 - 11-18-Issue redo (1)

THIS MONTH’S I GET TO BREATHE A SIGH OF RELIEF
Last month I breathed a deep sigh of relief. I learned he was
THOUGHTS in custody again. A family member reported him missing,
alerting the authorities that he’d not met a deadline for regis-
tration. Sex offenders must register a change of address with-
ABOUT in 48 hours. He moved months ago and never changed his ad-
dress. I helped him after his last incarceration and stressed
THINGS... that if he does nothing else in his life, he has to stay reg-
istered or he’ll go back to prison, that his main job for the
rest of his life is to stay legal. He had other priorities.
“In the company of one who is living FOR PEACE OF MIND, YOU HAVE TO BE RESPONSIBLE.
Andrea de Michaelis Love, you can’t help but spring into How can I say I'm 100% responsible for what I attract into
that Love.” - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Publisher in 2016 my life? Because I am 100% responsible for the thoughts I
choose to continue to focus upon, and continuing a line of
HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE NOVEMBER 2018 thought is what leads me to choices which determine my
HORIZONS MAGAZINE. Finally the temps have dropped life experiences.
and it’s cooler in the early mornings. Something about the
crisp cool air makes me want to get moving and be outside No one should have to live in fear in their own home. But I
in it. I used to spend a lot more time in my yard, walking the was the one making it a prison by the thoughts I chose to think
trails, sitting at the firepit. Then I let myself get derailed for a and the fears I allowed to surface and gave attention to. I
few years when a troubled friend began showing up uninvited. wasn't aware I still held so much tension in my mind and body
A former neighbor, he knew my habit of meandering in my about it. When I learned he'd been picked up and was being
woods at all hours. He doesn’t recognize boundaries, so he’d held without bond, I felt a giant energy whoosh relaxing me.
walk right in and not say anything until I saw him. Uncool. Then I took a 12 hour nap and I woke up with more energy
than I’ve had in a long time. I immediately went outside into
Then he moved a mile away and I’d see him walking Emerson the cool air and wandered the property in the dark for a long
Road 3 blocks over, looking buzzed. Each time, I’d stay inside while, celebrating my newfound freedom.
for a few days after, just in case. It became habit to stop
hanging in the yard, not knowing when he’d show up or was
even there, unseen. Whenever I went outside I'd wonder if he
was lurking like the old days. I got used to living back inside
the house and missed the joy of being outside at all hours. A ...continued on page 27...
self imposed exile since I couldn't get it out of my thoughts.

If you appreciate what Horizons has each month, show your
support by subscribing, even if your local store carries us.

Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are.
SUBSCRIBE TODAY

We’ll give you 12 monthly issues of Horizons Magazine for just $28 ($60 overseas.) Charge it to any credit card or
PayPal. FILL OUT THIS FORM OR CALL 321-750-3375 and the next issue of Horizons Magazine will be at your door
each month. Paypal and email HorizonsMagazine@aol.com or mail to 575 Escarole St SE Palm Bay, FL 32909-4802.

YES, PLEASE SEND ME ____ subscription(s) at $28 each. I enclose my check or money order ______________ OR

Charge $__________ to my credit card. The number is ______________ _________ __________ _______________

The expiration date is : ____________ Email address: ___________________________________________________
Mail my subcription to: Name ________________________________________________ Phone ___________________

Address :__________________________________________________________________________ Apt No.________

City _________________________________________________ State ___________ Zip Code ___________________

Horizons Magazine by mail $28/12 issues Read online at www.horizonsmagazine.com Page 7