Sunday, January 31, 2010

The Sting of Winter


If you have read any of my postings, you will know that winter is a tough time of year for a "summer" person. I am counting the minutes of daylight, planning the summer garden, looking for that perfect pair of flip flops. Two weekends ago, the January thaw gripped the NE and I headed out to Crane's Beach in Ipswich for a ritual walk and wonder.

This past week has been a different landscape, cold ... no that is incorrect, absolutely frigid is better. I hunker down into layers of wool, fleece and other wind stopping fibers. I feel like that kid in a snowsuit who cannot bend her arms because of all the bulky clothes. I insulate.

On the other side of the story, I have completed my taxes and am purging all the paperwork that mysteriously congealed around my workstation. I do believe that paper reproduces when we are not looking. And, I am organizing my work area for optimal production. Sort of clearing the decks for something new and wonderful to enter my world.

This notion goes with my actions toward an uncomplicated life. Getting rid of anything not serving a purpose or delight for me. I am not a hoarder but I did keep things that, perhaps, did not add value to my life. It can all go now because I am taking action on my New Year's intention. It's been 31 days and I am still engaged in making the changes I truly want for myself.

What about you? Where are you in your New Year's intentions?


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