I have been out walking. My new neighbourhood is small residential oasis in a light industrial area.
The district is not so very new to me. As a child I went to intermediate school here. I have even lived here before - a long time ago when my eldest daughter was an infant- only the place was different then. I see the changes made here as a very healthy sign.
Like my neighbourhood, we all grow with change. We see things differently. Just like any part of town does, we have our quirks and our issues. Getting on with doing the best we can with what we have is the flavour of most adult days, as it is with most districts.
Only things change fast sometimes and we feel differently about ourselves. That is just as well. Those unsettled feelings that float to the surface and drive change are keeping us healthy and on track.
A major part of our life purpose is to come to know ourselves well. A second major part of our purpose is to connect with others meaningfully.
All we really have to do is take the risk of engaging with life around us - right where we are - at home, at uni', at work. Also, I discovered its OK to be your Self while you do it.
Both neighbourhoods and the people in them are more interesting when they show their character.
Here's some of what I saw on my walk:
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