As the year draws to an end and while we gear up to making merry it
is also a time to start collecting our thoughts and begin making plans for the
new year. As we mature we may begin to
notice how each year seems to fly by even faster than the year before. I cannot believe that 2016 is coming to a
close before I have “wrapped my head around” the idea that we were even in
2016.
These past few of years since we entered the “teens” of the year
2000 I have frequently considered the world as it was 100 years ago. There have been many films and stories
focusing on the first World War so it was not easy to overlook the condition of
the world then. In so many respects we
have had a very rewarding century of improvements to life with advances in
science and medicine as well as social reforms.
Despite the rather disturbing trend in the past few of years attempting
to push social change into a new Dark Age we are still in a better place than
most of our grandparents were.
We frequently make resolutions not only for the new year but also at
Christmas to be kind to others but our resolve seldom takes us to the finish
line; indeed there really shouldn’t be a finish line. I am hoping that I can do better in 2017 and
I know that there are many reasons why I feel that it is more achievable than
usual. It is easy to feel overwhelmed
when things don’t seem to be going your way but I reflect on those within my
own immediate circle and the struggles they have endured this past year and I
think “I’m grateful for what I have”. If
I can help make their lives easier, that is a gift.
Folks, take care of yourselves this holiday season and if you are
able to help someone count yourself blessed.
Even a smile helps someone on their way.
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