This edition, i've sat in a puddle of tears as each story hits very close to home. Movement, change, growth, nature and community. Ahh, the lessons we learn in life are truly spectacular. Each experience is so different, but somehow similar in a way. The same lesson will be repeated and repeated in different shapes and sizes until we are strong enough to face it head on and evolve. As I look out over my balcony, I am met with calmness. Yes, the wildlife is busy, the leaves are falling and the sky is transitioning to dark - the orchestra of life plays eloquently, with Mother Earth as the conductor. 

My words are only a moment in time. The sun will rise tomorrow and with it new stressors and joy. I am grateful for this moment. I am grateful to be collating these stories and present to you a beautiful community of creative beings. How lucky are we to be immersed into a moment of someone's life journey through the use of English language and imagery...

I must also announce that, for a moment in time, Lost Magazine will be moving to a seasonal publication. Living with the seasons is a beautiful honour, that I wish to highlight and praise. So what did we get up to for Winter?

Mahmood visited his good friends at Jonai Farm, who told him of their exciting ventures. Chandra Paul welcomed Mahmood into her dreamspace, where her hands create works of art. Mahmood then spoke with Thais from the celebrated Red Beard Bakery - lucky! Lastly, Mahmood wanderd into the imagination of Melinda and her design business and shop Maxim Interiors. 

Larissa spoke with the co-owners of Castlemaine's gem, Wild food & Wine, Toby and Brendan. While Michael visited the new talk of the town, Andy and Claire's Bar Merenda in Daylesford. 

Thank you for taking this moment to relish in the beauty of Macedon Ranges. My heart is warm as I sit by the fire. Now let's relax a little deeper into our chairs and get Lost. 

Taylor Albioli Editor