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seeing the Light at the end of the tunnel
“ for there is always light , if only we ’ re brave enough to see it . if only we ’ re brave enough to be it .” — amanda gorman
2020 was a difficult year for our world , and 2021 is not starting off much differently . By the time you read this , we will have been struggling through a global pandemic for one year . We are still wearing masks , social distancing , and attend - ing our work and social events through telecon ferencing . Most of us are still waiting for the vaccine , although , as I write this article , people 65 and older in our state are getting the vaccine . There is some light .
While the majority of us have struggled in one way or another , it is important to appreciate that some positive things have happened as a result of changes we have had to make to keep ourselves and others safe . We have been advised not to travel , so most of us have stayed home , explored our local parks , and enjoyed time in our own backyards . Doctors and scientists suggest that we stay away from people outside of our “ bubbles ” as much as possible ; so , we spend time with the people who mean the most to us , but whom we sometimes take for granted .
Those of us with dogs have walked them more than ever , to break up the days and to get some fresh air — and all of our pets are hoping that “ work from home ” never ends . The end of the year holidays came , and instead of racing from one event to the next , barely spending enough time with anyone to do much more than wish them the best in the new year , we enjoyed our families and our friends who are like family . I missed seeing you all in person at all of those functions , but I also appreciated the intentional , quality time I was able to spend with a small group of people . We have slowed down ; we have focused more on living in the moment . We are focused on taking care our ourselves and each other . I have heard the phrase “ self-care ” more in the past year than I have in my lifetime . Like everyone , I cannot wait for the pandemic to be behind us — but I hope we do not lose
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