Hello new year

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Gulls riding the winds at Mudeford Quay 7 January 2014

Little gull guide riding the wind at Mudeford Quay

Cobwebs blown away I feel like I can turn the page and welcome 2014 more graciously. Semi-hibernation and heeding the deep calling to nap is my January default but that needs its own balance as I'm not actually a hedgehog burrowed deep in a pile of leaves. A couple of delicious days of snuggling in a luxury hotel and tramping the beaches when the rains abated have me opening to the possibilities of this glorious new year. I want to feel the pure joy and sense of awe I did watching these birds swoop. They ride the wind, yielding when it gusts, finding the lulls, accepting what is and being ready for opportunities that arise. Little gull you make a fine guide.

Comments

Unknown said…
Wishing you a very happy new year Sarah. Lots of snuggling and taking it easy sounds just the ticket for bringing in the new year. Hope it's a good one for all of us.xx
7 January 2014 at 18:19:00 GMT
Lynne said…
I wish you a wonderful 2014 with lots of crafting time.
8 January 2014 at 10:00:00 GMT
Fiona said…
tramping the beaches sounds like the perfect way to spend January.
9 January 2014 at 17:35:00 GMT
Rose Red said…
Oh, you had me at "luxury hotel". Nice!
18 January 2014 at 06:39:00 GMT
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