I'm going off topic. This happens to me when I overthink. I'm not hibernating for now. I'd better leave it at that. Wise bears say that only fools rush in, but I'm no fool — I'm just getting a bit old. I'll think it over when I pick up the smell of resin and more pine cones covering the ground. That'll be the sign. Meanwhile, I'll get a good scratch against that old maple. Hope it holds! I've gotten pretty big lately. Then I'll spot the river. I'm parched.
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This seems a old bear speaking to itself before winter hibernation. With more narrative added, this text could be stronger. What is the bear's body language? (Kinesthetic cues help readers catch the emotional tone.)
That's the challenge. Choosing the right words to make the bear's thoughts clear enough without using body language. But I see your point, there's always room for improvement.