(also posted on Hope 2018)
I have been thinking a great deal about the past year which has been turbulent, to say the least. There are two words which for me encapsulate 2020; sacrifice and kindness.
There have been many acts of sacrifice over the year. One of the most striking acts of selflessness is the many staff who have laid down their lives for people they work for; nurses, care staff, doctors and key workers on the front line.
The BBC highlighted a tear jerking moment recently:
BBC Breakfast presenter’s teams at Covid care home choir – BBC News
Locally to where I live, there is a a new project recently set up called Community Kindness. That is very close to my heart.
So as 2020 draws to a close, I feel that much has been done by humans or humans. There have been many losses as so many have departed the planet, but there have also been great gains and for me it is learning that the real meaning of our lives is how we relate to others. Selfishness and greed haven’t been in people’s vocabulary as much this year and that is good to see.
Today’s recipe of hope is to celebrate someone who has been kind to you this year. Let them know how they have impacted your life; I am sure they will appreciate this X
Acknowledgements
BBC news online (accessed 27/12/2020)
