“In a World Where You Can Be Anything – Be KIND.”
Caroline Flack
Writing an inspirational piece during a time when the world is in such turmoil, is not an easy challenge. It has been a rollercoaster ride for the last two years now as Australia has battled through drought, bushfires, COVID and now tragic flooding. On the other side of the world, we are watching unnecessary destruction on an unfathomable scale. This is especially surreal for someone who has woken up safely on a quiet street, with birds chirping happily in the trees outside the bedroom window.
The HuffPost has recently published an article aptly called To Anyone Feeling Guilty For Carrying On Your Life Right Now. The takeaway quote that was a standout to me is “It’s OK to feel grateful for what you have and grief for others at the same time. These feelings can coexist.” Reading this was the motivation behind finally writing this (overdue) annual Name Your Year post.
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