Hello. I'm here this morning, sending love out into blogland; taking the opportunity at this inbetween time after Christmas and before the New Year begins.
Previous year up to this one, I would want to stay in the darkness...with the artificial and candle light creating a cocoon; and the illusion that time is halted for a little while.
Only a few walks on hillsides or beside the ocean would tempt me outside.
I've always reluctant to go back out into the real world and life as it usually is.... which for me was always work and busy busy busy.
These few days are almost like that time in the morning when you are still in bed but awake, and know you can snuggle back down for a few more minutes.
This year I still feel that sense of time standing still, however the big change is that I am not working at the moment ..... so no return to that busy busy work-life without balance. A new way of living lies ahead of me in 2023... I will be working again and I cannot deny that it is going to be a challenge not to return to my old ways. However I am determined not to return fully to the "land of busy" and to make some time for self-care, creativity and reflection.
I will turn 60 years young in February and my healthy adult self is in the driving seat more often than not.... this journey continues in a more balanced way and with space and time for thriving.
I am curious and grateful to experience this next chapter.
Sending love to you dear bog friends for a peaceful and joyful 2023 - signing off now. xx
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| August 2022 - Whinlatter Forest |
Hi Jan, just stopping by to say hello and see how you are doing? Are you still taking a break from work? Are you enjoying your sabbatical? I certainly hope so. Stay well.
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