Entering 2022 With Optimism

January 1, 2022

Reflections, Day 80

Supposing a tree fell down, Pooh, when we were underneath it?’
‘Supposing it didn’t,’ said Pooh after careful thought.
Piglet was comforted by this.”
― A.A. Milne

New Year’s Day, 2022.

Almost everywhere I look, I see doomsday prophesies about the coming year.

I am led to believe that if I am not carried off by a tornado,

Or burnt to a crisp by a forest fire,

Then I will be ravaged by famine and pestilence.

But a change will come.

A change for good.

The only thing is, change takes time,

And patience is at a premium.

A positive attitude breeds more positive attitudes

Laughter is contagious,

And happiness is a lot less trouble

Than sadness.

There is always a bright side

“It’s snowing still,” said Eeyore gloomily.
“So it is.”
“And freezing.”
“Is it?”
“Yes,” said Eeyore. “However,” he said, brightening up a little, “we haven’t had an earthquake lately.”
― A.A. Milne

So Happy New Year, everyone.

Spread some joy around you like butter on hot toast

Everything is going to be all right.

—john schulz

Photo by Tommy Cobb