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This March, Mass Appeal Magazine is digging deep to the roots of the tree of life. After reading our various pieces, our readers may find that confidence was within them all along. Our contributors are experts in inner work and getting outside. Build that confidence that already lies within this spring. No matter your confidence level, Mass Appeal Magazine’s writers will meet you where you’re at.    

Inner Work   

First, Dr. Harsh Sheth writes on organic foods. In ‘Inside Out,’ Dr. Sheth discusses the popularity of organic food. It has surged in recent years, driven by growing concerns about food safety, environmental sustainability, and perceived health benefits. The tree of life is being examined. Know what you’re consuming via grocery stores. 

“Bulletproof’ takes us to the doctor’s office. This month’s contributor is James Wood. He wants readers to be informed patients. Mass Appeal Magazine wants your insides to be respected. Ask questions. Keep the body in check for spring.  

Meanwhile, the words of others impact us for the better with March’s ‘Affirm.’ Emily Rapoza provides a quote from the American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow to bring us solace. Readers can print this quote out and repeat it daily for wonderful benefits. The tree of life inspires all. 

Outside Work   

With “Surrender,” the tree of life discussion continues. Briana Sefcik provides wisdom in this section. Surrendering to nature involves permitting oneself to be vulnerable. There’s a releasing the need for control, and reconnecting with the simplicity and beauty of the natural world. This process, both internally and externally, requires patience and openness. It’s not something that happens all at once but rather a gradual shift in how one interacts with one’s surroundings and body. Get outside after reading this piece from the March issue. Boost the confidence. 

‘Moral Code’ takes on botanical sexism in keeping with the tree of life theme. As cities aim for cleanliness and aesthetic appeal, a peculiar ethical dilemma emerges. City planners and landscape architects often prefer male trees over female ones. This practice, known as “botanical sexism,” seeks to reduce “tree litter”—the fruits, seeds, and other byproducts of female trees. Male trees, which produce pollen but no fruit, are favored. However, this choice raises important moral and environmental concerns. 

Lastly, Mass Appeal Magazine takes our movements outside. Just in time for spring, George Yang provides readers with examples of outdoor exercise. In ‘Shape,’ Yang covers yoga, boot camps and beyond.Research by Thompson Coon et al. (2011) in “Environmental Science & Technology” indicates that exercising in natural environments is more strongly associated with feelings of revitalization and positive engagement compared to exercising in non-natural settings. It also significantly reduces tension, confusion, anger, and depression. Confidence built on the inside and outside. 

Get the March 2025 issue of Mass Appeal Magazine for improved confidence.