I almost didn’t go hiking. I cut my foot, I had blisters, and I felt a little tired because I didn’t sleep well.  Yet, I was restless and disappointed about the thought of staying home, and was feeling cooped up after all the hubbub over the holidays.  I REALLY wanted to be in great nature and have a challenging hike instead of one along roads in towns. The previous time I hiked the trail disappeared, including all markings, just as it left town via a housing complex under development.  I backtracked my steps because it was too late in the day to wander into the woods without a clear idea of where I was headed—especially since I was on a timeline to catch the last bus home.  

Now that spring is coming fast, I encourage you to use the energy of growth and extended sunlight to challenge yourself in some way.  What is it you want to do this year? How can you be a bit happier, a bit more peaceful, a bit more “you?”  I have challenged you in previous newsletters and blogs to search within yourself and see clearly what beliefs you hold that drives you in life that do not suit you anymore. What do you do that has become pattern or habit or expectation, but does not really make you happy? Let’s work together in 2019 and get rid of that so you can be peaceful as you move through your days. With age comes wisdom and the power to dump all social expectations and step into our true selves.  I wish this for you!