Thanksgiving is a distant memory. Christmas, Hanukah, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day are over. You’ve finished the leftovers, opened presents (and perhaps returned a few), toasted the new year, and eaten black-eyed peas. The only remnants of the holidays that remain are some gifts you haven’t yet returned, football playoffs, the NCAA championship, the Super Bowl, and perhaps a few extra pounds. In the last week or so, I’ve heard several people comment, “I’m so ready to get back to my routine”. The question is: Is your “routine” what you need to get back to? Does it serve you well? Are you satisfied with the results of your day-to-day activities? If so, great! Good for you. If not,… [Read More]
Looking Back, Looking Forward
“Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” Anonymous “What a wonderful life I’ve had! I only wish I’d realized it sooner.” Colette In Roman mythology, there was a god called Janus. Janus was the god of gates, doors, beginnings, endings, and time. Most often he is depicted as having two heads facing opposite directions; one head looks back while the other looks forward. His principle temple in the Forum, ancient Rome’s center of political and social activity, had doors facing east and west to mark the beginning and end of the day, and between the doors stood his statue gazing in opposite directions. Janus… [Read More]
