2021 was a strange year. It passed in a blink, yet brought a lot to the table. Many seized new opportunities and climbed out of the funk that was the previous year. Others spiralled further into darkness. For the rest, it was just more of the same; a chaotic continuation of everything we’ve felt since everything got weird.

I know people in all three camps.

Personally, in some aspects of my life, I dabbled in them all. 

And while the last year had its challenges, those are behind us. To face the inevitable obstacles ahead of us, it’s important to let go of the dark moments, the feelings of pain and anger and frustration. Focus on the improvements, the high points. Regardless of how few you might have had, find those and use that momentum as you begin this new year.

Most importantly, be kind.