2020 gave me more time than I wanted to think about what kind of life I really want to live. Transitioning to a new year and considering these things, I've realized a few things about myself that aren't earth shattering and are pretty obvious, but they've taken root in my mind and life instead of briefly landing and flying away. Perhaps that is the blessing of the past 10 months. I've been forced into a stillness and quietness that actually allowed these things to deepen and grow. Ok, I'm rarely physically still, but it's more of a stillness in my mind. As a verbal and external processor who rarely interacts with humans outside of my household these days, I know it's increasingly important and healthy to get these thoughts out of my head so thank you for allowing me to process with you! Realization #1: I couldn't sit still or relax at home. I've known this about myself for a long time - decades - but I didn't find anything wrong with this unti
