Michèle Bobyn

Last year, around this time, I shared an announcement that was different from my usual dancing videos. I told you I wanted to begin a print magazine called *The Gurdeep Magazine*. Before I spoke about it publicly, I felt nervous. Print media seemed to be fading, and so many of us were spending more time on digital devices. Still, I believed there was space for something you could hold in your hands, read slowly, and keep on your shelf. I did not apply for a government grant, and I did not go around asking for ads. I chose to invest my own savings because I wanted the magazine to be guided by heart, not by pressure. My hope was simple. If the stories were uplifting and the design was beautiful, my viewers would want to support it and read it. You proved me right. You believed in the idea and purchased copies, and your support covered the costs of design and printing. Your trust gave me confidence that community still matters, and that meaningful work can grow when people show up for each other. Now I have another piece of exciting news. With your encouragement, I have started preparations for the second issue for 2027. Right now I am collecting content and shaping the theme. My plan is to complete the design work by mid October so the magazine can be printed by the end of October. I would love to begin shipping in early November so it can reach you as a Christmas token of love. If you or your friends would like something uplifting and joyful to read during the holidays, winter season, and beyond, please book your copy at gurdeep.ca/magazine (Photo by Stewart Burnett) Share this post if you can!