There’s something about winter that always makes me turn inward. It’s definitely part of my personality to analyze and reflect — I suppose that’s why I write. There’s something in those snowy winter months that demands reflection and thought, unlike any other time of year. All cozied up inside in my favourite house sweater, cup of tea in hand, I often take this hibernation time to heart and try to look at my life with new eyes. It’s true what they say: new year, new you.
I recently went for a snowshoe in the trail that I often to go when I’m near my parents’ home, and I was able to clear my mind and experience a snowy solitude in the woods. Looking back, I would say that my 2009 was a year to stop and reboot, to change my life and embark on a new journey. I think it’s important to realize we can always turn the page and start over.
I moved to a different city, changed my career track, and started writing more. I spent more time with my parents and my grandmother, enjoyed a small-town summer and was able to take time to think about what I really wanted to do with my life.
Although I do miss my former city and the community of friends I built there over the years, I am feeling positive about this fresh start, this new blanket of pure white snow, if you will. For those of you in the southern hemisphere, these photos are especially for you, to provide a glimpse of a Canadian winter. Having said that, not all Canadian cities get as much snow as Ottawa, but it often is true that if you come to visit, you might need a parka. Here I am in mine, soaking up the trail in my new snowshoes.
Now that it’s 2010, I want this year to be a year of change, growth and peace in my life. Change, growth and peace are things to strive for every year, right SuperForesters? Aside from those annual goals, I want 2010 to be a year of action. I vow to act on more of my passions and causes, to do more each day and to achieve more life goals. I vow to remember to be grateful every day, to remind myself of everything that is good in my life so that I can be a positive light to those around me. When I think of some of my favourite people in this world, they are and have been the most positive, sunny people that radiate love. I want to be more like that, but in my own unique way :)
This year I will embark on experiences, projects and new adventures in an attempt to bring more peace, positivity and growth to my life and I hope you’ll join me on my journey. I want to try new things, step outside the box and be as SuperForesty as possible! As cliche as it may sound, I want to laugh more, sweat more, think more, play more and love more. I want to get outside more! I want to smile more! I want to give more hugs and receive more hugs. I want to be around animals more. I want to create more art! What do YOU want to do?
Your unique Canadian snowflake, SuperForester Heather
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