Shhhhhh... It's a sleeping squirrel. Only twice have my eyes spied one, and both at this time of year. It's a cue to notice the contrast between bonkers busy and absolute stillness. How long can you rest in tranquility before the compunction to move makes you leap? How much more effective are you when you spend more time in reflection before you act?

Reflective calm companions the frenzy of the season, providing a remedy for our nerves. Soaking in the velvet darkness, looking up at the night sky for winter’s constellations, and making time to experience stillness can reveal a dimension of experience worth beholding.

New experiences bring momentum. They require us to be agile and innovative. Habits and automated responses have to take a hike: Fresh...

Spaciousness invites new growth. We may feel like strolling or skipping through our novel situation, joyously becoming acquainted with...