On its face, this sounds like a belated holiday essay.  But really, it’s about traditions in general, about how life changes, about how WE change and being willing to let go of what we’ve outgrown.  

This essay by our member, Cara Holman, is actually a perfect piece to read at the beginning of the year.  Setting goals and making changes in our lives usually requires us to make room for something new by letting go of the old.