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Hello Bigfooty Collective!
This morning I thought I would start a thread of appreciation. 2020 was a year like no other we've ever had to endure, and I know there's been some losses suffered by posters on here, and I know there's been some really difficult times had by some as well, and that those things we endured haven't necessarily neatly wrapped themselves up just because it's a new year by the Gregorian calendar.
There's also a lot going on in our world right now that is pretty dark, frightening, and causing a fair degree of combativeness and polarisation. Where I live, it feels like it's difficult on more days than not for people around me to find much to be positive about. And when I read some of the threads on this forum, particularly the US election thread, and on many days the Covid thread, it feels the same. All the attention seems to get focused on every negative aspect, and picking apart and criticising every single thing. That's not to say there isn't anything that deserves criticism, or warrants feeling worried or angry about. On the contrary, there's an endless supply. But where does that leave us in the end? Does it solve anything?
So what I'm proposing is a thread to try and counter that a bit. A thread where we can talk about the things we're appreciative for - last year, this year, or today. Or tomorrow. It can be anything, anything in the whole world. Just, what are the things, or one thing, that you appreciate in your life right now? And if you can't think of any, then what do you wish for? That counts too. (And yes, people can post about how they want North to win another flag as many times as their heart desires! All is welcome.)
I'll start us off of course, and I'll revisit this thread many times in an attempt it keep it buoyant throughout the year. 2020 was hard, but hopefully 2021 can be transformational. Or at least the beginning. And I feel like giving appreciation for the things we do have, and pouring some energy to positivity, is a good way to shape that beginning, and carry with us forward.
Shine your lights everyone. And appreciate each other's. ☀
This morning I thought I would start a thread of appreciation. 2020 was a year like no other we've ever had to endure, and I know there's been some losses suffered by posters on here, and I know there's been some really difficult times had by some as well, and that those things we endured haven't necessarily neatly wrapped themselves up just because it's a new year by the Gregorian calendar.
There's also a lot going on in our world right now that is pretty dark, frightening, and causing a fair degree of combativeness and polarisation. Where I live, it feels like it's difficult on more days than not for people around me to find much to be positive about. And when I read some of the threads on this forum, particularly the US election thread, and on many days the Covid thread, it feels the same. All the attention seems to get focused on every negative aspect, and picking apart and criticising every single thing. That's not to say there isn't anything that deserves criticism, or warrants feeling worried or angry about. On the contrary, there's an endless supply. But where does that leave us in the end? Does it solve anything?
So what I'm proposing is a thread to try and counter that a bit. A thread where we can talk about the things we're appreciative for - last year, this year, or today. Or tomorrow. It can be anything, anything in the whole world. Just, what are the things, or one thing, that you appreciate in your life right now? And if you can't think of any, then what do you wish for? That counts too. (And yes, people can post about how they want North to win another flag as many times as their heart desires! All is welcome.)
I'll start us off of course, and I'll revisit this thread many times in an attempt it keep it buoyant throughout the year. 2020 was hard, but hopefully 2021 can be transformational. Or at least the beginning. And I feel like giving appreciation for the things we do have, and pouring some energy to positivity, is a good way to shape that beginning, and carry with us forward.
Shine your lights everyone. And appreciate each other's. ☀
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