It’s December 21st today, the shortest day and longest night (at least in the Northern hemisphere). Yet it’s also the point at which light begins to return to our (this year particularly physically cold) landscape.
“This is not news”, you may say. Or, “Why is she even thinking of taking me away from all my hectic pre-Christmas preparation just to say that?”
Just bear with me for a second. My suggestion is this. Since ancient times, December 21st has been used  as a turning point. So some of the energy of transformation still clings to it in our collective psyche and imagination.

Therefore, if you had any thoughts about making New Year resolutions (and please see all previous posts on this topic for my views on why the timing of those is rarely all that great) consider starting with your resolution, using the association with transformation as a boost.

Or to put it another way, which set of resolutions stands more chance of success:

1) One made  and started right away, before the Christmas rush subsumes absolutely everything, and well set into your life during a holiday period?  or

2) One you attempt to start on Jan 1st, quite possibly with a hangover, after having procrastinated and thought about it for nearly a fortnight, and coupled with the imminent prospect of a return to work and routine?

But whatever you decide, please have a happy and peaceful festive season.