The Month of Janus
Being two-faced is a good thing to start the New Year. One face reviews the past and reflects on glories and defeats. The other face surveys the future with hopeful goals to accomplish. The Roman God Janus represents beginnings, transitions, and passages through time and self-contemplation. The month of January is appropriately named for this time of year.
Despite its newness, January feels chilly and empty since the holiday celebrations ended. The next months ahead are filled with grey skies, cold winds, and fat heapings of sleet and snow.
Starting and staying motivated can be challenging if not outright disconcerting. Some people refer to this time as the January Blues. To assist in the New Year transition, one suggestion is to keep the momentum going by eating healthy and staying hopeful until the weather improves. To maintain feelings of positivity and inner warmth, here are some cheerful titles to browse:
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Mark your calendar for next month! On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 from 7pm to 8 pm in the auditorium, North York Central Library is offering a program called, Beat The Winter ‘Blahs’: How to be Happier with guest speaker, Dr. Tami Kulbatski. Dr. Kulbatski will offer useful happiness-inducing strategies to survive and beat the dull weather blues.
Please call The Society and Recreation Department at (416) 395-5660 to register. Seating is limited.
Face it, we have a New Year to look forward to so why not live life to its fullest with all the great resources at your disposal.
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