Winter: The Season for Reflection

Winter is the darkest and coldest season of the year. Trees are bare. Animals are hibernating. Just like nature, our energy levels drop and we rest more. We celebrate the year with holiday traditions and those we love. We reflect on what we achieved and set new resolutions.

The winter solstice is the longest night of the year. It marks a turning point, known as the return of the new sun, when darkness reaches its peak before the days start to get longer and warmer. A completion of the seasonal cycle, it is an optimal time to pause and reflect. This event has been widely celebrated since ancient times as symbolizing victory of light over darkness.

There are several ways to make the most of winter:

• Make memories with those you love the most

• Have warm soup, light the fireplace, and watch movies

• Clear out the clutter and reorganize your working spaces

• Light a candle and reflect on the experiences and outcomes of the year

• Think about what new experiences you want in the upcoming year

Enjoy your winter!