As the New Year begins, the thought of fighting doesn’t seem to fit into all the customary nostalgia and gooey resolution type language out there. But, it’s a good one to be reminded of as we gear up for another 12 months of living.
I think about the term “fight or flight,” or something like that. True, I have never been a quitter, and usually gravitate towards things due to my nature of wanting to be in the thick of it all. But, this time of year also prompts me to not necessary take flight, but take time to rest and heal. That in itself takes discipline and a type of inward battle.
So, I am going to challenge myself to create space and time to fight the demands of time, family and career that really swamped me towards Christmas. Time to remember the sheer of joy of writing in my journal, of walking to the nearby church during the day to just pause and reflect if not pray more.
As my 35th birthday approaches in a few weeks, there’s lots to think about. And then, I’ll go out and do battle some more.
Look out, 2014!
the bok choy nomad 