As much as we’re aware of the benefit of slowing down and reflecting on the passing year, society also encourages us to make the most of the current season - buying, consuming, celebrating and traveling near and far to see family and friends, often taxing our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being - the complete opposite of stillness. The flip side is that the season is fleeting and for some, these weeks can bring happiness, connection, peace and the opportunity to reunite with loved ones.