12/29/2025
Christmas means something different to each of us.
For some, it’s warmth, laughter, and gathering.
For others, it’s quiet, memory, or absence.
And for many, it’s a tender mix of gratitude and longing.
Winter understands this.
It doesn’t ask us to be joyful on demand.
It doesn’t rush us to resolve or explain.
It simply allows things to settle.
As the year comes to its final days,
winter invites us to soften our grip on what was heavy
and gently acknowledge what we’ve learned.
Not to judge the year.
Not to summarize it perfectly.
Just to let it land.
There are only a few days left now.
No pressure to finish strong.
No need to make meaning of everything yet.
If this season feels quiet, let it be quiet.
If it feels full, let it be full.
If it feels unresolved, let it rest.
Winter reminds us that closure doesn’t always come with answers—
sometimes it comes with permission.
