Wrestling Just to Rest
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Overlooking the lake from the back of my housing unit in Mistissini
There are a lot of people talking about this "2020 Energy" and are coming in hard and fast into this new year, indeed, this new decade. And then there's me. For those who've been following the newsletter for most of 2019, pretty much each month or so, I was not at home. Last year alone I travelled to over 15 cities, 8 outside of the province of Ontario and many more in remote communities. I have no "2020 Energy", just "Take Naps in 2020 Energy" and I don't feel no ways about it.
In truth, I am extremely proud of my accomplishments (namely my book, next newsletter I'll share how I plan to celebrate my book-a-versary) but I am also excited for a more reflective year, and less of a 'productive' year. Seems counterintuitive to say this to an audience who subscribe to see 'what are you doing these days', but my biggest hope is to come back to me, and longer than just a few months too.
Playing mirror games with students and my co-facilitator Cheyenne Scott in Mistissini
As always I am so invested in the community of folks who read these newsletters all the way to the end. How is 2020 shaping up for you? Are you pumped? Is this your manifest year? Or are you feeling nervous and pressured by the 'New Year, New Decade' ethos?
Is it the season to start up new projects and adventures on your end, or is it a time to hibernate and listen to yourself? Or maybe somewhere in between? Honestly, your responses to these newsletters give me so much life and are the reason I've been able to keep them going for almost eight years and counting.
I'm chillin', so looking forward to reading your personal revelations. Until next time, stay warm, take naps, and see you soon.
Yours always,