Happier New Year Not Guaranteed
Every one of us had some kind of foul memories of 2020. Even those who are not outgoing (like myself) felt like staying home was the best thing to do as the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic raged. You would hear of so many different negative stories. Besides this global health crisis, there were also powerful moments of protest against issues such as racial injustice, social injustice, and things of that nature. We would even see "Black Lives Matter" and "Say Her Name" among other calls to action. Too many things led up to 2020 being a horrid year for many people.
As we all know, the change of a calendar is not going to necessarily reverse the misfortunes of an ailing world. It will, however, provide the focal point for new hope. It is important to remain hopeful no matter what calamity ensued on the world the previous year. Certain things will help re-shape what we consider normal. For example, airport security was ramped up after the the terror of September 11th in 2001. The advent of COVID-19/Coronavirus will likely reshape our normal as we will be sanitizing more often and taking extra measures to prevent the spread. You can not just say that the changing of a year alone will help improve things. Who knows? The year 2021 may actually become WORSE than 2020 if several big things happen during the new year.
One thing I realize about some types in social media is that we all lovingly forget things ever existed in previous times. That's why people on YouTube annoyingly mention if you're seeing something from the past here in the present. I am thinking... just because it is the present that we are not allowed to discuss anything from the past? I do not want to scare my readers, but some negative thoughts from the past can still haunt you today. Even I want to forget people who shunned me aside or people who I was incredibly unhappy associating myself with. Those people are still out there; just that I haven't regarded them much today. No matter what negative memories have taken place in the past, they are still around. You can move on from these experiences, but such experiences will still be there no matter how much you moved on since. Those people are probably still around today even if you disregard their existence in the past. So even if we no longer discuss or acknowledge certain things in the past, they are still there.
So while the new year brings new hope, let us not automatically assume everything will magically be better. It is unlikely the millions of cases of COVID-19/Coronavirus will magically disappear and that there won't be any further deaths. It is unlikely all of the racial and social injustice will go away just because of a new year. We have to work towards a happier tomorrow and hope we can make advances to help provide hope in a seemingly hopeless world. It is also possible better luck will also be needed to help make times better for all. As we often like to say, you sometimes have to make your own luck rather than rely on other people to hand you opportunities. We all have to do our part to ensure a happier future will happen.
How to Maintain Happiness?
It was not easy in 2020 to keep a straight face considering the unknown of 2020. Everywhere you look was some sort of bad story and some sort of disregard for humanity. I was even disgusted at how some people thought COVID-19/Coronavirus was a governmental hoax, so they refused to do things like wear a mask or get upset about not wearing a mask for reasons other than certain health issues that prevent wearing a mask isn't possible. When all you see is what is going wrong in the world, you tend to forget (or disregard) things we all should be happy for. It is so easy to feel like doom is impending considering everything going on around us. So in these respects, trying to find things to be happy foe in the new year will be a challenge.
Something we always say is to "count your blessings." For each worry in the world, find something to be proud of. Find something that makes you happy. As much as times could be worse, times could also be much better. Don't let things that worry you end up contributing to your downfall or ruining your quality of life.
If you need extra guidance, try consulting with family, friends, healthcare providers, or other qualified individuals. Some people feel they need medicine and therapy to help people get their minds straight. Be careful dealing with medicines and such to help treat your depression or any other mental health issues.
Those who exercise often boost happiness. If you lack the motivation to exercise, try to find ways or get assistance from others to motivate you to exercise if exercise is in your plans.
You may also take up on trying to find new activities or hobbies that may interest you. Such acts may allow you to properly relax as well as find new ways to become happy. You may find enjoyment in new activities.
If you seek companionship, try finding love to try to become happy. Perhaps you find someone you like in person or in cyberspace. It is best to find someone you love based on your own preferences. It does not really matter what your sexual preference is, just find someone who makes you feel loved and complete. The two of you can hopefully work together to remain happy and content even in a mad world. If you have relationship issues, talk it out among yourselves or seek help from healthcare providers or relationship experts.
With these thoughts in mind, allow me to share my final points.
Happier New Year Not Guaranteed: Final Thoughts
Just because it is a new year doesn't mean everything negative from the previous year will be made better. As much as tomorrow is never guaranteed, happier times will not be guaranteed in the new year. We all must work to try to provide hope even when hope seems lost. We have to maintain happiness in our own hearts rather than hope someone gives us hope. One must work to make the new year happier and better than the previous year. A new year simply means newer opportunities to try to make times better than before. The change of a calendar is no cure for any ailments of the previous year. It just means new hope of a better and brighter future. As long as we keep this positive mindset and perform actions befitting of a better year to come, we all can feel better about ourselves and others than we ever have.
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