Some of the words that come to mind when I think of "Winter", cold, couch, dvds, staying in, jackets, gloves, beanies, rejuvination, hibernation, rest and relax.
As Aussies we generally tend not to like Winter because we have such fantastic summers! Personally, I like both. In preference, Summer over Winter of course. But Winter has its purpose in the cycle of change and its not only at temperature level... Having four seasons all represents something different energetically in the cycle of life, growth, development and change. I also think how boring it would be if the climate was always the same.
- I love cloudy days that are warm and forboding. Moods changes, attitudes change...
- then it rains, pours, buckets, making it the perfect DVD couch day without guilt...
- to present to us a clearing of the sky, to teach us how to appreciate a perfect a bule sky...
- if we are lucky we can get sun showers and rainbows to show us in nature what a spectrum looks like...we can create fantasy, possibilities and use our imagination to make up whats at the end of the rainbow.
- Summer comes around with extreme temperatures, warming us and heating us and inviting us to cleanse, be active, be social, be productive, brown our skin, or catch a healthy glow.
I cannot imagine being in constant 35 degree heat or minus temperatures for extended periods. I lived in London for 4.5 years and knowing that it was going to be gray with drizzle every day eventually was enough. Though in saying that, Summer can last up to 2 weeks in London :) but the vibe is something else!! I think in Australia we are lucky to have such distinct variations in our climate.
Winter to me, is the time not only the time 'to rug up'...but from a business perspective; is to work hard and plant the seeds that are to be harvested in spring and summer. This is when we conceptualise strategies and marketing, prepare flyers and build awareness for a successful Spring execution to get clients interested in our services etc. On a more physical front, this is more about maintenance and rejuvintation. Allowing the body a well earnt recovery before preparation for spring and summer. It all rolls around quickly if you aint prepared.
This whole year for me has panned out a little differently. (well that is because I had expectations of what it was going to be about). But with this attitude and perspective I quickly learnt and soon realised that expectations are a waste of time. This is not to say, do not goal set or have a vision. The difference lies in having that vision but being flexible in your approach, and factor in the unexpected that may throw you off course. But with your dream and vision in tact you will naturally progress back on track.
For me, my vision is to move differently. Creatively, with strength, flexibility and efficiency. There are many paths, systems and disciplines I could follow if I chose to. But I know me. I get bored of too much structure after a while and will start to deviate from whats acceptable and accurate to something more unothodox, akward and difficult. :) Where the success lies is taking this and refining the movement into something practical, applicable, repeatable and marketable.
Fuck me! Im good :)! hehehhe
This year is more about realisation and rejuvination and skill acquistion. (hehhehe very business 'speak' of me). In saying that, the ideas are still flowing and being captured and translated to a roadmap ready for action and implementation at a future date. TBA.
