{"id":12797,"date":"2020-12-08T23:39:52","date_gmt":"2020-12-08T23:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/balancedparenting.com\/?p=12797"},"modified":"2020-12-08T23:45:41","modified_gmt":"2020-12-08T23:45:41","slug":"elementor-12797","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/balancedparenting.com\/?p=12797","title":{"rendered":"December 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Reflections on 2020<\/b><\/p>

A year ago this month, I remember feeling really excited about the prospect of the year 2020. The year\u00a0of \u201cclear vision\u201d. I could sense there was a new energy coming and I was excited about what that could\u00a0bring. If I had known then what I know now…<\/p>

I felt an optimistic na\u00efvet\u00e9 that I know I am guilty of, at times, and I hope I will find again one day, but for\u00a0now, I feel guarded, blind-sided, and hesitant about embracing a new year. Anyone with me on this?<\/p>

Many people are excited about 2021. Again, a new energy a new year and with it, new hope that the\u00a0challenges of 2020 will end as the year ends. So, before we move on, let\u2019s reflect on what 2020 has\u00a0brought us.<\/p>

There were tremendous challenges. The pandemic stopped us from doing the things we love or we had\u00a0to adjust to a new way of doing them. We must wear masks when we leave our homes of if someone\u00a0else enters our homes. There has been a lot of loss: job loss, loss of freedoms, businesses have closed or\u00a0been forced to adapt in ways they hadn\u2019t planned, we don\u2019t see our friends or family members, our\u00a0holidays are altered, our kids don\u2019t get to do what kids need to do to feel healthy and happy, not to\u00a0mention the profound fear of illness, the anxiety, the depression and for some, the painful reality of the\u00a0loss of loved ones.<\/p>

Our political and social climates also made for a sometimes painful and tumultuous year which didn\u2019t\u00a0help our already ailing society.<\/p>

In addition to all of that \u2013 and that is heavy \u2013 there have been some blessings. There was stillness in the\u00a0beginning. Do you remember that? The birds seemed to be singing with joy at the silence where there is\u00a0usually constant movement and noise. There was an abundance of time together for families. We\u00a0realized what is really important and what isn\u2019t. Just imagine how much we will appreciate the little\u00a0things once things begin to return to normal!<\/p>

I\u2019d love to hear from you what your lessons or blessings have been in 2020. While it may not always be\u00a0good or easy, this is our NOW. Let\u2019s make the best of it and, most important, be kind to yourself and to\u00a0others.<\/p>

Wishing you all a holiday season filled with blessings, both expected and unexpected!<\/p>

With love and support from me to you,<\/p>

Bette<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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