Reflections

I’ve been thinking about…

Reflections.

Tis the season for “resolutions.”  Sadly, the concept of setting resolutions at the new year has taken on a negative edge. 

But aren’t resolutions really about reflecting on where we have been and where we want to go?  And isn’t this a healthy mental and emotional exercise?    

In that spirit, I’m thinking about reflecting on 2021 as we start 2022. 

Like many, I’ve found that Covid times have changed life patterns. 

  • I drive less – much less!  Meetings that still happen are on zoom.  They have proven to be as productive and a whole lot easier! 

  • I walk more — on the treadmill and for errands to town.  There seems to be more time to enjoy exercise in any form.  That would include golf for sure! 

  • I work more, albeit differently.  “Work” now entails hours at the computer, but at my own desk, looking out at the gardens. (I enjoy Nancy’s yard as much as my own.) 

  • I stress a lot less.  Years ago, when I was working on the dissertation, I posted “TTT” on my computer to remind me that “thinking takes time.”  Back in those days, time was a precious commodity, stretched thin between family and teaching and volunteering and the dissertation work.  My time now is flexible, allowing me room to think and execute. 


Reflecting on 2021 — it was a rather good year.


Do we dare state resolutions for 2022?   How about, live the lessons learned. 


Take time — make time — for what gives joy.




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