It is February already! I still feel as if January and the New Years have only just begun, but now, almost five weeks later, it no longer feels so new. But what has January brought and what have we done so far?
The answer to this question is not an easy one for me. Quite the opposite, even if I think very hard, I just can't think of anything. It almost feels as if January didn't exist at all and we woke up from our New Year's hangover right at the beginning of February after a prolonged period of twilight sleep. But maybe our hangover actually lasted that long and we settled into it quite comfortably.
Special highlights? None!
That's how we can sum up the past month, because when looking back, I can't really find anything to get excited about. It was rather a survival and struggling through the first days and weeks of the new year, without a goal and without a plan. But somehow with the intention to get moving, in order not to miss out on everything. Although I didn't know what was actually going on and where the journey was going.
And now the first month is over and we finally wake up and wonder what we might have missed. The world keeps on spinning without us, and if we don't get on board in time, all we see are the taillights and the dust kicked up by the others who are already driving at full speed.
Maybe it's not too late and there's still time to catch up. At the very least, you should really get into the groove now and rather skip a few of the planned breaks. The cold season may be one reason for the current lethargy, but it cannot be used as an excuse after all. Almost everyone has to go through it, but some people are already miles ahead of us.
"Better late than never" - this might be true even now at the beginning of February, and that's why even the most fancy excuse won't work anymore. After all, the longer days should be reason enough to finally get out of the house and onto the right track.
And that definitely applies to me as well. I may still lack the right motivation, but to secure a place at the campfire, we have to show some better performance and some commitment. Perhaps the prospect of the warmer days will help. I've been stretching long enough now, so I think I'll better close the door behind me and start running. And even if I might run aimlessly, it's still better than spending all that time in front of the empty fridge, which nobody will fill up for you.
The fresh air should also help to finally get a clear head again. Maybe I remember where I have misplaced all the ideas and dreams that were supposed to accompany me through this year. Actually, I've already given up searching, but sometimes I just need a good kick in the butt myself. Waning pain can also be a powerful stimulus.
