It’s here, 2023. Oddly, typing the new year doesn’t seem as difficult as it has entering new years in the past. Perhaps the chaos and drama and decisiveness of the past few years has subconsciously pushed me forward, hoping for better times ahead. Ironically, that desire for better is what prompted me to start the IdahoMtnMan blog.

There’s neither time nor interest in rehashing all that’s happened in the past months and years. What I want, actually need, is for life to be better; for me, for my family, for my friends, and for all in my circle. It’s obvious and clear that things aren’t going to get better waiting for government or leaders or some random savior to surface and change the world.

I needs to start with me, with each of us; talking, listening, considering each others perspectives, and our interactions and dependence on each other.

So in the days and months ahead, I’ll share my thoughts and experiences which I can use to better myself and perhaps inspire readers to do the same. I’m not in pursuit of radical change or some miraculous ideal to end all suffering and pain. I simply want to see the world more clearly and do my part to better myself and inspire those around me to do the same.

So here’s to a new year and all it will bring. I’m ready to take it on and hope to be joined by others along the way.

Let’s do this!

Mike Pearson

2023-01-01