{"id":6009,"date":"2021-01-01T16:40:11","date_gmt":"2021-01-01T16:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davidwithington.com\/?p=6009"},"modified":"2021-01-01T17:33:22","modified_gmt":"2021-01-01T17:33:22","slug":"thank-you-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davidwithington.com\/thank-you-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Thank You 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Thank<\/a><\/p>\n

Dear 2020<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

This might seem a little strange, but…<\/span><\/p>\n

I want to say “thank you.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, I know there have been many unpleasant and downright horrible things about you, 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s About Gratitude<\/span><\/h2>\n

But as 2021 begins, I want to look back at 2020 with some thankfulness<\/strong> and gratitude<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

So putting aside the pandemic, the lockdown, people being infected, the cancelled holidays, the missed friends…<\/span><\/p>\n

What can I thank you for?<\/span><\/p>\n

Well here’s my list:<\/span><\/p>\n

\"2020<\/a><\/p>\n

Thank You 2020 Because…<\/span><\/h2>\n
    \n
  1. You taught me lots about life and about what really matters.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. You reinforced values.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Friends I was able to spend quality time with, face to face, on Zoom.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Undisturbed work time at the PC.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Appreciation of big and small things we take for granted.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. We got to know and appreciate our neighbours much more than in the previous 22 years.<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Opportunities to serve and help people get to grips with online communication.<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Simplifying life.<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Ideas and inspiration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Your 2020?<\/span><\/h2>\n

    What did 2020 do to enrich your<\/strong> life?<\/span><\/p>\n

    What can you thank it for?<\/span><\/p>\n

    No negatives, please. Facebook and Twitter are full of those. Add yours to the millions already posted on social media if you wish.<\/span><\/p>\n

    But here is where we look at how 2020 has impacted us in some positive way.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Search hard enough and you’ll find some things.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    And you’ll be more likely to enjoy 2021 – whatever it throws our way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Happy New Year. Please make the most of every day.<\/span><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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