Happily Transitioning

Between Christmas and New Year's is this special week that is a combination of winding down and gearing up. It offers the opportunity to let go of the things we no longer desire and focus on those we do... whether we'll be making resolutions or not.

For many people, this week includes more time with family and friends than other weeks do, as well as less time at the office, and plenty of leftovers to make meals easier. All of which can add up to the leisure to reevaluate our priorities. For me, I'm feeling thankful for the inspiration provided by mornings that start with a cup of herbal tea instead of e-mail, extra time to sit down with the ones I love, and the amazing feeling of having somehow made it through the holiday season without ever having felt frantic. Whew!

Even if you didn't mange to escape those frantic feelings, hopefully you're feeling good knowing that they're behind you... and you're excited about good things to come with a fresh year and a fresh decade!