On January 24th, International Day of Education gives us a moment to pause and reflect on something so many of us rely on, but often take for granted: education. Not just lessons, exams, books, or homework – but the people, emotions, pressures, triumphs and life-changing experiences wrapped around all of it

We will never remove all the challenges and hardship from this world for everybody, and arguably that should never be our goal. But, if we can all develop a little more awareness, empathy, kindness and consideration, we can help to share the load and lessen the invisible burden that so many people are tethered to, for just a few moments.

On the fourth morning after the Winter Solstice, the Sun rises slightly to the right and begins its journey back toward the Summer Solstice. It is this moment, after the pause on the horizon, that our distant ancestors celebrated: the Sun was seen as reborn, and a new cycle had begun