Before I close up shop for the year, I had a tiny bit of advice for any awkward moments around the holidays. I hope they help. Feel free to write them on flash cards and pull them out at opportune moments.

You define your own success. Don’t worry about how others define theirs.

Laughing with your relatives is so much for enjoyable than debating them.

Life is messy. Beautiful, exquisite, perfect messiness. The root of all creation, and the foundation of all innovation is swirling chaos.

Never believe what you read in annual reports, advertising campaigns and family Christmas letters.

Love – for yourself, for others, for ills, pains and difficult spots – heals.

Have a wonderful holiday. Be good to yourself. You deserve it.