As 2021 comes to a close, we’d like to take a moment to reflect.
We’ve been living in a pandemic for almost two years now. Yes, we’ve all faced challenges, some more than others, but we are still moving forward. We commend each of you for facing your challenges and struggles as you found ways to get from one day to the next.
If you spend time on social media or watch late night shows, you’ve likely seen a number of memes/jokes about how we should be scared of what 2022 might bring our way. It’s ok to give a little a laugh, but then move on. 2022 is going to be what YOU make of it.
Will we still be living in a pandemic? Yes. At least in the beginning of the year. Will it get worse before it gets better? Perhaps. But you made it through 2020 and you made it through 2021. You can make it through 2022 also.
There has been a lot of focus on negativity and division in the world. But, we can tell you from personal experience that there are plenty of people spreading positivity and working to make connections within our communities. There is love and support all around us. Sometimes it’s as simple as choosing to look at the positive instead of the negative. If by chance you’re not seeing positive things in your slice of the world, why not try being the positive? Smile at strangers. Hold doors open for others. Compliment someone on their outfit, hair, work, etc. It doesn’t have to be grand gestures. Small acts of kindness go a very long way.
When the pandemic is over, we will still face challenges and struggles. The skills you’ve been forced to acquire these past couple of years will serve you well. In our law practice, we work with people going through some of the most difficult days of their lives. The advice we give is often the same advice that has helped so many move forward during the pandemic.
Take one day at a time
Get up, dress up, show up
Plan ahead
Listen to your heart or intuition
Practice spirituality
You may have noticed that we used the term ‘move forward’ a number of times. That’s been an important phrase and action for us. We made the decision to move forward when many continued to sit still. We reached out to others with like mindsets who joined us in finding ways to move forward and helped us encourage others to come with us. We worked together to find new ways to live and work since our old ways weren’t feasible anymore. We focused on solutions and hope and tried our best to spread those as far and wide as we could. These steps worked well for us and those who committed to do the work with us. We share this with you in hopes that it might help you find or hold onto hope and move forward too.
We thank everyone who walked with us these past couple of years and appreciate all who put their trust in us to help them with their family law issues. Please know that our law firm is a resource. If you have a need, we can help you find the resources to help.
We wish everyone a very happy 2022!
