Siouxland Magazine - Volume 2 Issue 2

Editors Note
Asking the question is not always about finding the answer. I’ve been seeking answers
to some of life’s most challenging questions since my early childhood, after losing my
mother in an auto-pedestrian car accident. Questions like, “Why do bad things happen
to good people?”
Life often prompts us to ask the tough questions, but it’s not always as forthcoming
with the answers. I’ve come to accept that, but that doesn’t mean I don’t continue to
contemplate over the questions. What I do know is there’s still a lot of value in asking
questions.
Often, it’s been life lessons, not answers, that have surfaced. I still don’t know why my
mother died so young, but I learned early that life is short and precious. What I’ve
pulled from that is to live with extraordinary passion and love deeply.
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I know we are all in this human experience together and seek answers to similar profound questions. Through
conversation, we can connect, and when we are struggling with unanswerable questions, we find comfort in
knowing we are in this together. There is tremendous beauty in this journey.
Although some of our biggest questions may never have definitive answers, there as so may more that when
asked, lead us to our best life. For me, asking questions such as, “How can I contribute to my community?” and
“How can I encourage people to start meaningful conversations?” prompted me to purchase this magazine. It has
been and continues to be a passionate endeavor for me. The key is to never stop asking questions because the
answers may change as we evolve.
Becca has been on a discovery journey. Her answers are leading her on a new path, but I’ll let her share her
story. It’s in these moments, at the fork in the road, we realize the significance in asking questions, and the right
questions, in helping us make good decisions. My hope is that you too will chose to live an inquisitive life that leads
you to your true North.
It’s ironic that our theme for this issue is Question, as I have been doing that very
exercise for the past few months. I have had to question how I spend my time, and
to allow myself the right to let some things go to find a better balance. It’s no secret
I have two businesses, both demanding my attention, plus my family deserves some
quality time. I was getting overwhelmed and not giving my best to any of them. I had
to take a step back, slow down, and do some soul searching.
During that time, I asked myself this question: What is it that I really want? Once I
answered that question, I had to have some hard conversations to move me closer
to a major decision. I’m stepping down as a partner in the magazine. Stacie has been
a driving force since the beginning, and she’ll continue giving you her heart. I’m so
grateful to Siouxland for being so supportive of this local publication, and allowing
me an amazing ride.
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