New Year – a Time for Reflection
Wow, almost a week into 2022 already! I hope that everyone has had a restful, happy and healthy time over the holiday period. I know I was very ready for a break: I find the short days and long periods of darkness leave me with depleted energy levels and a real urge to hibernate!
With the turn of the year, though, the daylight hours are slowly stretching out and in spite of winter weather I'm noticing signs of growth and change in nature, as buds form on trees and hedges, and - on sunny days at least - joyous birdsong.
I am not one for making new year's resolutions; it feels like an unnecessary pressure and anyway, why does the date make a difference to my intentions? However, I definitely think that after "recharging" over the holiday period (and unlike many, I have been lucky enough to take a long break) this is a good time to reflect on where I'm at...