“A wealth of analysis bombards us now. Either the past year or the one facing you now is under a microscope: the What was and the What is to come of facts, interpretations, speculations, regrets, fears, what ifs, conclusions and forecasts. It’s enough to make your head spin backwards, forwards and everything in between. Perhaps it may be best to sit in present time – in the eye of the storm that was and what some say will be. Just sit serenely....

“Gatherings though restricted, will still happen – in fact, will be very welcomed during this holiday season. Hope your days are unfolding in comfort and joy for you. The tension created by circumstances may rear its head in spite of the fact that you want to be near loved ones. Be watchful of your emotions that can be easily charged now.  So much energy is being diffused: try to strive for openness and being centered especially when you feel...

“There is a certain unbelievability that this special time of year is upon us. It seems the days in and of themselves slowed down to a crawl these past few months yet here it is well into December when we as a world stop to reflect – so keenly on what we have experienced and where we may be going. Let the uncertainty of it all not dismay you but allow the certainty of a child’s anticipation fill you with wonder and joy as it always has and...

“An unexpected email from a far-off friend, some fresh vegetables left at your door, a shouted “Hey, how are you doing?” on the street, a Christmas card among the bills, the compliment when you’re feeling a bit low, taking some canned goods to the food bank, saying “yes” to the driveway party even though it’s cold outside, a forgotten glove returned, the generous discount on the gas and car wash, holiday lights to look at, flowers arriving for...

Kita chats with Jim about filtering – To what and how are you listening? Is it making your system agitated? Find interviews with Small Business experts on the Small Business Advocate show