TMR 9: A Map Gradually Unfolding

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We shall not cease from exploration
And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time.
- T.S. Eliot, "Little Gidding"

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In May, Kevin and I marked our first year in our new home. This anniversary provided us with an opportunity to reflect on how our life and condo have evolved. We have made some updates, bought a few new pieces of furniture, and adapted to the flow of a new dwelling. We also have made connections in our new neighbourhood. Overall, our feelings of calm here have only increased. 

This year also marks the 150th anniversary of our city, Winnipeg. In my almost eight years as a resident, the city has expanded and changed. Historic books, photographs, and other records further illuminate Winnipeg's many developments. Since my first visit here in 2011, my perspective on the city has adjusted according to what I have learned and experienced. And I look forward to growing in my understanding of Winnipeg as the years go on.

Much like the La Salle, Seine, Red, and Assiniboine rivers that hydrate and refresh Winnipeg's land, learning and reflection offer a chance for personal renewal. Keeping an open mind helps us notice subtle shifts in our life and surroundings. Rather than impose preconceptions, we can try to see things for what they are. We can find people and places that are truly welcoming and safe. We can find nature spots that genuinely renew us. We can find hobbies and interests that awaken something deep within us. And there need be no hurry as we explore our world.

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