
Honesty
There’s something to be said about the sanctity and value of honesty. ''Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind'' – Dr. Suess. But we all know that this can be challenging at times because there are so many dynamics associated with being honest—first to yourself and then to others in your life. But whichever way you look at it, there comes a time in all of our lives where we are faced with making a decision about how we want to live. So honesty is a place we need to make home. Without it, life’s decisions don’t really mean anything, especially when we evaluate our relationships across the board and there is no greater relationship then that which we have with ourselves!
A close second are those lifelong relationships we forge with those around us—our family, friends and associates. This issue of ANOKHI, apart from offering up the usual content that you expect from us, is dedicated to one such relationship—the bond of marriage. We talk about the big day and how to make it an experience worthy of your scrapbook of memories. We give you takeaway pointers as well as honeymoon destinations but we also talk about how to deal with external expectations during the early years, such as the cultural influences that dictate a component of our value system. There’s no getting away from it; the notion of honesty is important and should not be ignored.
In addition to this, we have dedicated our Open Chest™ cover story to wedding wardrobe ideas that are unique and conceptual in nature which are donned by up and coming super hot model, Alyssah Ali. Ali is currently making waves on the international modelling scene with an impressive portfolio of work in glossies such as Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire and Flare, and just recently in a Ralph Lauren ad campaign. Read her story on pg. 34 to see why she could possibly be the next big thing!
Also, don’t forget to keep in touch with us via our social network on Twitter (@ANOKHI_Media), Facebook (ANOKHI Media, ANOKHI Magazine) and on our blog at www.anokhimagazine.com.
For all our female followers, don’t forget to join ANOKHI’s Exclusive Women’s Club at www.facebook.com/ANOKHIWOMANSCLUB for a free subscription to ANOKHI Magazine, pre-ANOKHI event invites, exclusive access to our interactive seminars and loads of free gifts and giveaways—not to mention, being able to share space with other ANOKHI women around the world!
Till Next Time,
Raj Girn
Publisher
Alyssah Ali, Anokhi Magazine, Honesty, Life, Lifestyle, Model, Publisher, Publisher's Message, Raj Girn, Success, Thoughts, Women

Raj Girn
Author
Raj Girn is an award-winning media personality, confidence coach, consultant and mentor. Bio: https://www.theopenchestconfidenceacademy.com/about/our-founder/ Testimonials: https://www.theopenchestconfidenceacademy.com/about/testimonials/
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