What does this time of year mean? It’s the beginning of winter, holidays, and fun. Maybe the first time some parents see their college kids since August or September. It’s a time of vacations, family, and culture. This is the time of year leading to the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024. Some will come back tanned, with new Christmas gifts, maybe even a year older. Winter break, the holidays, and the moments we have during this time off are times we can lean into togetherness. The holidays can be an excuse to spend time with a long lost someone. New Year’s can be a chance to make amends. This time of year can be seen as a new path or opportunity for change. A new year can mean a fresh start, new beginnings, new goals, but most importantly, this time of year we can look back and see just how much we’ve grown. Many of us have dealt with pain, loss, joy, love, and just about anything you can think of. We have finally made it to the end, and now as this year comes to a close, we can try our best to finish off right and start 2024 surrounded by those who love us and who we love.