Although days remain bright with sunshine, the air has turned crisp and colors everywhere have taken on the beautiful tones of our Earth, drawing us deeper into the season. Efforts to slow time abound in the space of yet another year coming to its end. Finding comfort within these winter months involves the accessibility of safe spaces and warmth, and tuning into the rhythm of how we come together.

There is a resonance in our shared human experience––our joys and sorrows, our fears and celebrations, and all that comes in-between. We feel it, we sense the light; whether conscious of it or not, those reverberations make up the common language of our hearts, the intuition in our gut and the deepest sense of truth in our souls that inform and connect us. When we understand the subtlest ways we give to and receive from each other, we finally can appreciate the priceless acts of offering our time and attention.

Refining such priorities involves a focus on the moments we have here together, and there is no better way to honor bonds and make memories than by planning for and sharing experiences with those we love. These shared activities energetically connect and change us, extending into the future and rippling out into the community.

The collaborative dynamic can also be created through intentional groups, highlighted by Linda Sechrist in her powerful piece, “Circles of Healing.” She speaks to the timeless practice of being together with others in the spirit of a common focus or cause, gathering to form a source of sacred support through sharing and deep listening.

Groups can offer a space to express joys and sorrows with like-minded souls, becoming a safe haven for exploring our place in the universe and connecting to something much larger than ourselves. We can make conscious choices of how we show up for each new day and for each other work to enhance our sense of purpose and serenity, fostering a deeper trust in life’s process.

This issue’s content speaks from the heart, with the intent to offer something for everyone, both tangible and intangible, that might add to the festive spirit of celebrating our inner light and how we can access and share it with the world. 

May each of you find gifts of feeling good, living simply and laughing more this holiday season!

Jacqueline and Kendra