I welcome and accept the return of the light, especially this year. It felt like a lot of darkness and struggle. And for many, It took a heavy toll. Upon my own personal reflection, guided by

Javan Kerby Bernakevitch during the Envision 2021 workshop, I was surprised to see that it was actually a much brighter, happier year than my perception wanted me to believe. It turns out that I have so much to be grateful for, celebrate, and reflect upon for this year. Now comes the opportunity to leave this story behind, taking with me only the things I choose, and begin a new story with the coming of longer, lighter days ahead.