Being in London at the end of the year can be exciting in spite of the freezing weather. I love looking at the decorated shop windows, the Christmas trees and the lights in the streets. More than anything else it is the decorated tree which reminds you that this is really the celebration of the forces of nature and the endless cycles in which nature manifests herself, and even in the darkness there is a hope for light. The important thing is to enjoy this special atmosphere, this gentle beauty, knowing that this is not going to be there for long – almost a metaphor for life itself.
May the New Year bring more harmony and beauty to the world.
