​ESTRELLA PUBLISHING produces Arizona West Valley's premier and preferred
hyper-local community magazines. From Your Neighbors, For Your Neighbors.
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Up The Hill magazine (Estrella & CantaMia), Viva magazine (PebbleCreek),
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Main Street magazine (Verrado & Victory), Mountain View magazine (Vistancia,
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Surprise Living magazine (Sterling Grove, Surprise Farms, Mountainside, and Sweetwater Farms), and CB Living magazine (Corte Bella).
From Me To You - Apr. 2024
‘Thank you.’ It is a simple phrase, two words that can make such a difference. I feel that in this life we can and should voice those two words more often. The person who holds a door for you, or bags your groceries should be acknowledged; the driver who lets you turn in front of them deserves a wave of
appreciation and the customer service rep who helped you get your email working warrants recognition.
When you thank someone, you acknowledge their effort, kindness, or assistance. This fosters positive feelings between people and strengthens bonds, whether they are personal or professional.
A culture of gratitude can transform environments, whether it’s at home, work, or within a community. In passing along your gratitude you can start a trickle down effect of happiness and make the world a better place. I know it sounds altruistic and grandiose, but consider how easily your own mood affects your actions. When we are content we are more likely to extend that grace to others, to hold our tongue when we would otherwise snap at a loved one or decide not to take that last cookie at work.
When individuals experience gratitude, they are more inclined to pay it forward and engage in acts
of kindness themselves which creates a ripple effect of positivity and generosity. Expressing gratitude has also been linked to increased levels of happiness and satisfaction. It shifts focus away from negativity and cultivates a mindset of abundance and positivity. Being appreciated makes people feel valued and respected by others. When you express gratitude, it can boost someone’s self-esteem and morale, motivating them to continue their helpful or positive behavior.
In that vein I want to say ‘Thank You’ to all of you. As I meet people and talk about the magazines, many of you have told me that you enjoy reading my words. It means so much to know that I am not writing in an abyss, that some of what I say resonates and sometimes helps people. Those two simple words have made my day better many times so I encourage you to try it for yourself. You never know the difference it
could make in someone else’s day!
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Catherine Uretsky
Editor in Chief, Estrella Publishing