Thoughts on the New Year
As I sit thinking about new year’s intentions for 2021, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for one thing 2020 has brought me: time in this enchanted forest so close to our home. John and I have spent countless hours hiking together in Karura this year and it has been therapeutic and so, so good for my soul. We have hiked and talked and processed this insane year together. Our time in Karura has ultimately brought an already close couple even closer in a really hard and trying year. As we were hiking a few days ago, I began to think about what my new year’s resolutions should be for 2021. Usually, my new year’s resolutions involve travel and connection and reading and lastly, something to do with changing my body or being healthier. Now, in the last few years, these resolutions have definitely been more positive and less negative than they used to be--ie less about losing weight and more about feeling good. I have been on a real journey of learning to love and care for myself b...