The end of the beginning

The last day of January is upon us.  Instead of the usual "that went so fast" or "where has the time gone" type comments, I wanted to concentrate on the month.  I've been enjoying finding two or more quotes that help expand the ideas behind these posts.  The first is just a fun one to help daydream and the second is a bit more introspective.  Although it was meant for the start of January, I think it is powerful to read and think about now.

“To read a poem in January is as lovely as to go for a walk in June” - Jean-Paul Sartre

“Every man should be born again on the first day of January. Start with a fresh page. Take up one hole more in the buckle if necessary, or let down one, according to circumstances; but on the first of January let every man gird himself once more, with his face to the front, and take no interest in the things that were and are past." - Henry Ward Beecher

So how has your January been?  Have you taken a walk in June or have you faced the front?