Winter is upon us, along with a new year. As I write this, a blanket of snow covers the landscape. The trees are bare, and the saturated colors from seasons past are asleep. However, there are some noticeable bright spots even with this quiet winter scape. I delight in discovering the red berries, yellow-green ferns, and deep blue-green pine trees beneath a dusting of snow.

These colorful gifts are tiny moments of joy. What becomes possible when you allow yourself time to pause and notice? Seeking joy is essential with the loss, stress, and uncertainty we’ve endured these last few years of pandemic life. Integrating it into your day builds resilience, brings happiness to darker times, increases your flexibility, and expands your perspective.

This is an excellent time of year to fully embrace the fresh start the New Year brings. How will you prioritize joy? What will you let go of? In what ways will you organize your time, space, and possessions, so they support and honor what you do and who you are? How can I help?

As you begin 2022, my heart and thoughts are with you. I wish you an organized joy-filled New Year!