Wonder Winterland

The last month of the year always brings about introspection. In preparation for a winter of hibernation, my body and mind begin the process of evaluating and shutting down the behaviors of the past eleven months. Those that have served a positive function shall remain in the cycle, while those that have proven troublesome are adjusted or removed. December is not a sprint to the finish, but a rest up for the next stage, the new year. It's about planning a new assault, preparing for the implementation of new ideas. December can be melancholy, darker and colder, and not without the pain of loss as defining characteristics are often shed. Ultimately, though, it's about burning through the fat reserves, trimming waste to be lean and ready for a productive start.