Now that we are more than one week into 2026, I am at peace. I love Christmas, the holiday spirit and how the season encourages the fellowship amongst loved ones. But to be transparent and honest, I love January 2 nd . First, it’s a new year with the hopes it will be better than the last. (Isn’t that what we all hope?)  But what I really love about that first week in the new year is the calm, the quiet and the clarity to ponder. Initially, I always approached the new year wit