Grounding

To break through the overwhelming and saddening reflections on the whirlwind of this past year, here is a grounding excerpt to remind of our blessing.

"Although by most measures this has been a terrible year,
it is a terrible year in a spectacular world.
For us to be here, together, now,
it is a privilege"

I have been repeating it to myself as a mantra. Its origin is unknown but it rationalises the reflections.
To two thousand and seventeen.