A blue kayak floats on a lake of crystalline water. White clouds drift lazily across a blue sky punctuated by the pinks and purples of early sunset. It’s not visible, but there’s a breeze, gentle and cooling. Also invisible is the fresh, piney scent of lush greenery that surrounds the lake. It was crisp and refreshing. I know because I’m in that kayak taking …
Are You Due for A Fresh Start?
Longer daylight hours, warming temperatures, and mornings punctuated by hopeful chirping sounds herald the onset of spring. At last! The air is redolent of flowering trees. A joyous explosion of pinks, purples, greens, and yellows is erupting from the thawing earth. The world exudes regeneration. These signs of spring invite us to consider the possibilities for new growth inside ourselves, too. The …
New Year’s Resolutions? How Serious Are You About Making A Change?
By now resolution season – that period of bold proclamations about changes to be implemented shortly after the big ball drops – has largely given way to doubt, loss of motivation, and reversion to shopworn habits. Often envisioned fireside during a break from the regular routine, resolutions are often the stuff of big changes: “I’m going to lose 25 lbs. by Valentine’s Day.” …