“Keep looking for the truth as to continue learning, toiling, and forging”
A New Year’s message
As another year draws to a close in the tumult of history, this note bid thee the folk a hope-filled and a joyful new year. For this 2023 this note sincerely hope that this is not simply end as a “fourth year of the pandemic” as that of the last few pandemic-marred years, but rather a chance to recover each and everyone’s lives and livelihoods, and to find true love, happiness, and a lasting peace.
How come? For the fact that 2022 was marred by the COVID19 pandemic, people tried to find ways to survive, much better recover further from the crisis. From there individuals and establishments finding ways to stay afloat despite risky times. But unlike the first two years would say that everyone’s taking time to get vaccinated in order to be protected. It was also the time that communities realise that “the virus is there to stay” and thus “making their best” to strengthen their health and well being in order to keep going. And this requires effort, but not unlike the past years that’s riskier due to the fatal effects of COVID19.
But, on the other hand as people trying to cope with the situation there are those who rather exploit the situation for their interests. Especially in a time everyone’s trying to recover if not looking ways to sustain, there are those who use the pandemic to tinker their idea of silencing dissent and to consolidate their interests. Sorry if this seems going to be political but it is not surprising to see authorities putting their interests first while claiming to be “for the people” especially during last elections.
And in speaking of that recent May elections people have waited for real hope to happen- but no, what they see is same old pretension by those claiming to be for the people and for the nation, but again no! Especially when cracks suddenly appear over the structure called “unity”, of scandals amongst allies unearthed, and policies and plans being scrutinised by those truly concerned, especially when it includes using the coffers of the public and claiming “this for the benefit of many”. Quite worrying isn’t it? Anyway sorry for this becoming political for the fact that this coming year will always hear same old scandals and problems alike a nation has to face. Expect protests of course, as well as actions of various sorts, as problems from past years will still ever carry even in 2023.
On the other hand, this note honours those whose inventive talent, ongoing education, and unwavering, artistic dedication to the craft have kept communities afloat and gives encouragement to those with whom it will continue unabated on the path of learning ever-new lessons and coming up with concepts that can actually have a positive impact in this crisis-ridden world.
To cut this short, this note adopts an attitude of assurance and hope as the nation and the world prepare for the year 2023, despite actual fear and crisis. The people will also need to put in a lot of effort and patience this year. But have faith that everything won't be in vain. Keep looking for the truth as to continue learning, toiling, and forging, and let it be known that doing so today will help communities achieve their objectives in the near future, resulting in a truly better quality of life for the people.