For some, the holiday season is a time of immense joy and celebration.

For others, it can be an incredibly painful reminder of what has been lost, or never was.

I encourage you to move through this period of time with gentleness towards yourself and others-

and don’t forget you can always practice lovingkindness to support yourself.

We cannot avoid pain, but we can transform our response to it: gentleness, curiosity and kindness.

~Sharon Salzberg

may you know true peace born of deep silence…..

inquiry for today~ may the sweetness find you holding in close…….

silent night

May your holidays and the turnings of the seasons bring new light, bring great love, wisdom,

and understanding into your life, to all you touch,

and across this beautiful blue-green globe.

~Jack Kornfield