A new day. A new year. A new resolution - try and stay positive, even in the face of overwhelming odds!
Let's accept that 2024 is not going to be an easy one for many of us in the UK. Importantly, neither should we forget what is going on elsewhere in the world: we are not alone in facing huge issues - in fact, some of ours pale into insignificance when we think of Ukraine, Gaza. etc etc. Notwithstanding all the doom and gloom, there will be many good things about 2024 that we should not lose sight of. We should take pleasure and comfort where we can. Here are a few from me: add your own as you will.
* The sun will rise and set every day.
* Most people will eat, laugh and love more than they are hungry, cry and hate.
* The world around us will continue to provide immense pleasure to those who take time to experience it.
* Many people will practice, and others receive, unsolicited random acts of kindness.
* Communities and organisations will continue to work together and make the lives of many immeasurably better.
* Most of us will continue to relish the companionship and support of our network of family and friends.
* Children will be born and received into the arms of loving mothers.
* Healthcare professionals will successfully treat millions of us for a wide variety of illnesses and diseases.
* Other public service professionals and employees will continue to keep us safe and contribute to our good standard standard of living.
Each of us can accomplish something worthwhile in 2024: let's remember the Boy Scout motto of doing a good deed every day! Here endeth today's sermon.
And let's end on a cheery note with one of my favourite songs.
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