View from the turning point

Today is one of those moments in time where one naturally stops and takes a look around. Naturally is probably too strong a word given that there are so many different calendars with many different days that start their New Year. But there are the days just beginning to get longer and other signs that it's time to go round one more time.

The year has been a mixed bag, as most years probably are. I finally made it to Disney World, and to the newer Wizarding World of Harry Potter. I made the rounds of friends and family in Florida that I've been meaning to do for years. I returned to Minnesota after so many years away, but on a trip motivated by the death of my  brother Tom.

From this vantage point, I see how many things that I had been doing regularly slipped by the wayside without much notice. I made kitchari for the first time in ages today (I need to replenish my favorite masala). I've not even tried going to another yoga studio since mine closed at the end of July. I kayaked less than in past years, due largely to the cooler weather, but I was painfully aware of that all summer. I became closer to some friends, and farther away from others.

I also see how many things still languish on my to-do list. Where does the time go?


And that, to me, is the important thing to take away from this night. Time does go. I am too good at procrastination, in thinking that I can put things off until tomorrow. Well, tomorrow is a new year as well as a new day. And I am resolved to stop putting so many things off.


Happy New Year!