As the holidays approach, I find myself reflecting on why this season matters so much to me. It’s not simply the decorations or traditions—although I enjoy these. It’s something quieter, deeper, more human.

The holidays invite us to pause. To breathe. To remember who and what matters most. And perhaps, most importantly, to reconnect with the people who matter in our lives—our spouses, children, extended families, and closest friends.

We live in a world that moves quickly and demands a lot. Yet ...