I don’t have a list of resolutions for 2022, but I do have some general goals. I’m finding inspiration for some of these goals in the work of others.
I’m looking forward to delving into several people’s work and learning about how they met their goals and faced their challenges.
I’d love to hear about what or who has inspired you recently. Leave a comment if you feel like sharing.
Read Libby Delana’s Do Walk
Since I read this interview with Libby Delana, in which she talks about walking, I’ve wanted to read her book, Do Walk (Indiebound). I started it over the holiday break.
I’ve slowed down on my walking this year and I’d like to get back to a more ambitious walking schedule. While I don’t plan to commit to Delana’s walking schedule, I am hoping for a little inspiration from her words and a renewed commitment to walk more on my part.
Watch Iohan Gueorguiev’s See the World Videos
A man, his bicycle and an incredible gift to the world — This Washington Post piece by David Von Drehle was so moving from first word to last. The article starts with this sentence: “One measure of a great human soul is that it matters not when you make its acquaintance.” Drehle introduced me to Iohan Gueorguiev in this tribute to a man Drehle obviously loved getting to know. Drehle’s description of Gueorguiev piqued my interest. I followed a link in the article to another piece in bikepacking.com and read more about Gueorguiev and his self-documented “See the World” bicycle journey from the Arctic Circle to Argentina. I watched him start his journey in his first video. It was an addictive portrayal of the almost impossible journey through ice, snow and winds, Gueorguiev’s perseverance and positivity, and his wonderful connections with the people he met along the way.
I like bike riding, but I don’t have any serious bicycle-related aspirations. However, I want to watch all of Iohan Gueorguiev’s See the World videos. I’m sure that he will inspire me in unexpected ways.
Read Ruth Reichl’s My Kitchen Year
I’ve been hoarding a couple of Ruth Reichl’s books. I love her writing, and knowing that I have some of her books to savor gives me great pleasure. This might be the year that I read My Kitchen Year (Indiebound).
Reichl wrote this book after Gourmet magazine was suddenly closed and Reichl, who was the editor-in-chief, found herself out of work. Reichl documents the following year through the seasons, her cooking and how she was feeling.
As someone who has experienced the shock of layoffs more than once, and loves cooking, I’m long overdue to read this story. I have no doubt that Reichl will inspire me, even if it is only to cook something wonderful.
Related Posts
Here are some of my other new year posts.
- Inspirations and Reflections for 2020
- What Brings You Joy?
- A Week of Goodness – Starting 2018 Off on the Right Note
About the photo: Spencer Finch’s light exhibit at Mass MOCA, called Cosmic Latte.