It has been awhile since I last sat down to write, and so much is changing. Since I turned 60, it feels like the ground I have been standing on is shifting. Priorities change.

As we reach the winter solstice, we look forward to lengthening days. The cold and darkness makes us appreciate the company of others in warmth and conviviality. The older I get, the less I care about all the expectations of the holiday season. I just look forward to sharing cheer and music.

I begin by asking you to think about your usual morning routine. Like me, you might not give it much thought. I get up, drink a big glass of water, stretch, tone, exercise and meditate. I enjoy a morning coffee with frothy warm milk, a bowl of cereal and fruit.