Season's Greetings and a Prosperous New Year to all

 

Photo by Lucia Carpio in East Sussex, UK, December 2022

Well 2022 has not turned out to be what we had hoped it would be in the end of 2021.  This time last year, in the midst of a Covid-restricted Christmas, we were still hopeful.  Hopeful for soon to gain freedom from viruses, freedom from lockdowns, freedom from poor health, stress and anxiety.  But in the last nearly 12 months, we have come to face new fears brought about fundamentally by the conflict in Ukraine because of Russia's aggression, and generally deteriorating confidence brought about by rising costs of living and energy, the state of the changing climate, and the amazingly difficult situations that lead to growing displacement of people around the world.

While many of us in this winter are in search of profound peace of mind, may we still hold on to hope and find peace and security during this "festive" time and celebrate with love, kindness and care for ourselves and our loved ones.  

From all of us to you, a Merry Christmas and optimistic prospects for better days in 2023!