“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me. I will not shut out the lessons that they teach!” - Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol

Today, I will write only a brief message as I am enjoying the holidays with my family and spending time with them is my priority. People of many faiths and beliefs celebrate at this time of year and whatever your own beliefs and celebrations, I hope you this season allows you to be with those you love and brings you joy, peace, and love. I hope that it also brings you closer to “that still small voice” within you that helps you find and honor your own deepest beliefs and values.

We have had a white Christmas here at our home, which we call Whisperwood, and it has been so lovely to have time with family here and to travel to spend time with family living not far away. I’m also glad that the Internet allowed us to have a video visit with my sister and her family in Helsinki, and that we are looking forward to a similar visit with dear friends in Canada soon! As we look forward to the beginning of a new year a few days from now, I hope that year will bring us all peace, love, joy, and the personal growth that helps us become our own best selves for our loved ones and the world. I wish you each a very Happy New Year, indeed!