This is my 43rd post this year. That's two more than 2012 and a little less than half from 2011. Could it be I've run out of things to say? Could it be I've stopped noticing the world around me, stopped listening to the thoughts inside me? Surely I cannot have run out of things to say. That's too easy. I think it's that while I haven't stopped paying attention to the world around me, to the magic and beauty that is always there, I have somehow stopped exploring, stopped taking the time to let it all soak in. I don't like that realization, not one bit. It's about time, really, not about taking the time but about making the time. Observation must be a priority, a habit that takes root and becomes second nature. It used to be that way with me but I disconnected from that in 2013. I'm not sure why.
I seek to change that in 2014. Starting today, the last day of 2013.
I am heading to the cabin in a couple hours, going to spend the changing of the calendar in the place that I love, among the trees and the lazy moving river. Nature knows not of the calendar or the clock and I like that very much.
Have a safe and happy new year and, of course, all my best to you and yours.
2 comments:
I hope your time at the cabin restored your spirit and put you in a writing frame of mind. As you know, your blog was the one that inspired my own. Really wish you'd start it up again.
Happy new year, Alison!
I too miss your words and your photos of your amazing pups! Happy New Year!
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