2020 has certainly
taught (and continues to teach!) us a number of different lessons.
For example, we’ve
learnt that we can live without endless activities, and items, we thought we
couldn’t live without, and that a less cluttered life can be a good thing.
We’ve learnt how
valuable time really is. Some of us have
learnt we don’t know what to do with ourselves when we suddenly have all the
time we have always wish we had, and others of us have learnt new skills and
fulfilled dreams with our “bonus” time.
We’ve learnt how to
adapt to the ever-changing situation.
We’ve learnt which
professions truly ARE essential to our lives.
(Personally, I’m thankful that media - especially newspapers - are
considered essential, and I thank all of you for your support this past year).
We’ve learnt that
connection with others is not just important, but VITAL for health and
wellbeing on all levels.
We’ve learnt many
lessons, big and small, this year, but maybe the most important one is that
even the smallest gesture can make a HUGE difference, and bring cheer to
another person,
2021 is almost upon
us, and while it will be nice to say goodbye to 2020 in some respects, I think
we need to hang onto the lessons we’ve learnt this year and take them with us
into the new year.
May you find some light and joy in this Christmas season!
Beth
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