Could it be the humble carrot, the earthy beetroot, or the Scottish neep (called swede or rutabaga in other lands)? Maybe it’s celeriac or skirrit or even dandelion. As important as good vegetables are in our diet, it’s not just food that nourishes us.

I don’t know about you, but I can find this time of year difficult. Short days, long journeys, old memories, missing loved ones, wondering if I’ve bought the right gift for someone… and of course, the global situation.

What’s really helped me is the daily practice of heart meditation and yoga. Little by little all those challenges get easier, lighter. I can smile with compassion at what once felt unbearable.