HEALTHY
LIVING
DIVING INTO THE NEW YEAR
Marion E. Wildey
J
anuary marks that part of the year in which we start
to think about dipping our one big toe in to the water
of the coming year. With any sort of new territory,
we think about what may come out of this year, and what
we could put forth as a goal to accomplish in the coming
months ahead. So, to timidly think about dipping our toe
into 2019, that metaphorically will become an exciting
kayak paddle, we must consider a few things and take
into account where we are at this very moment in life. It
is from here we must springboard into the coming waters
ahead. Part of being in the moment and taking stock of the
facts about your current historical timeline is also noting
the things you have grown to “know” you like, and things
you definitely do not want to ever give another thought to
because you’re no longer interested in it, and it holds no
value to you. Consider making the beginning of the year
the time to send out the old, truly rid your environment
of things that are no longer on your radar, and clear the
way to attract new, so that the chapter ahead is supportive
of the continued path you choose to follow for the year
ahead. What’s the best method to accomplish the desires
you have for yourself? Deciding to be your own advocate
in succeeding in life means you have to be active in the
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participation of moving forward toward your goals. You
can’t sit back and allow whatever to occur just because
you have identified what you want. You have to put effort
into the accomplishment. But do you? So, looking ahead
is necessary to identify your strengths and that which you
gravitate towards. Once you’ve allowed your predilections
to surface, dip the paddle long and deep, to pull towards
your goal. As you propel your kayak of life forward in ever-
changing waters, you learn to read the changes and how to
navigate across the waves to reach the summit of potential.
You’re ready for a change this year, and you’re tired of
spinning your wheels in so many directions, but how
to quiet yourself enough to let rise what interests you
coupled with what you have a penchant for? When you
are running from one job or obligation to another in
constant succession, you will note there isn’t a lot of
time for reflection, yet that is precisely the prescribed
means to provide peace from all there is to consider.
Plus, reflection on past weeks of on-the-go behavior
would currently reveal the overwhelming call for rest.
It wouldn’t be until after rest restored rational brain
thoughts that consideration can be given to assessing the