I hope you are finding ways to keep warm as the weather becomes more and more determined to stay wintry. The natural instinct to turn inwards and "hibernate" makes sense this time of year, but I continue to invite you to reach out and stay connected to loving family and joyful holiday celebrations, as well as through our Institute offerings and the many and varied resources we have been posting for you on our Facebook page. I love all the enthusiastic responses and feel blessed to have so many wise and creative followers! 

Although it can feel a bit more challenging to bundle up and venture out in sleeting weather, use this time of year to cozy up to good books, good friends, and good food. Catch up on a TV show, spend more time playing board games with your partner, pick up an abandoned craft, or finish that house project that's been calling your name. 

With shorter, darker days, maintaining emotional, spiritual, intellectual and interpersonal connection is important. In that spirit, we are highlighting a great upcoming training called, There was a Rabbi, A Priest and a Therapist. It explores the value of attending to psychological and spiritual needs as a way to enhance well-being. This is the perfect time of year to incorporate those elements into the holiday season. 

Wishing you all good health, much joy, and inner peace!