We’re sliding pretty quickly into the end of 2021 and it feels like it’s not a moment too soon! There has been no other recent years quite like 2021, except probably for 2020.
The global Covid-19 pandemic has affected the world in many ways that I suppose could not have been foreseen, the rise in mis and dis information, the rise in a mindset that’s too easily swayed by something somebody has seen or heard on the internet, and the rise in divisions between people with different thought processes.
Other world events such as the return of the Taliban in Afghanistan, continuing wars and famines in Africa, the near collapse of democracy in America after a rebellious attack on their seat of power in January, and the statement at the climate change conference COP26 that we are at ‘code red’ with our climate emergency were all low lights in the year. Then there was/is Omicron!
Wow.
One way to cope with all of this negativity is to make a concerted effort to connect with our natural world and try to make a difference to both ourselves and our wider communities by nurturing growth in our gardens, our parks, our wild places.
From little things, big things grow. (There’s a song in that 🙃)
As we head on over to the year 2022, as with most years, we start to think of what we will fill our lives with and how we will live that life in a better, more fulfilling way. New Years resolutions are often about our health, our families, our work and often they come to nothing… you know it! But my NY resolution for this year is so fully achievable I feel like it will come to fruition.
My NY resolution for 2022 is to improve and expand my online presence and bring to you all a regular round of news and interest in all things gardens, environment, and even arts.
Including the oft mentioned podcast that has been lurking about waiting for my technical nouse to improve… 😁
So there it is, my end of year wrap up for The Flowerpot Pen. I will leave you all with my very warmest wishes for a safe and happy holiday season and an enjoyable New Year, and a welcome to the brightest little Daisy in mine and my husband’s life, Daisy May born 20/12/21 🌟🌼🌻🌸❤️
The Flowerpot Pen 
Well said
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