Today, humans across the globe will celebrate the arrival of 2022. Parties, fireworks and a wide range of social gatherings will occur, characterized by copious alcohol consumption, football frenzy (at least in America) and, perhaps, a bit of romance.
But for those of us of a certain age, the celebration is focused more on having survived another year. Increasingly conscious of our mortality, many of us have dealt with physical, mental and emotional setbacks along the way and some are living with a fatal illness. For all, each year is a gift.
Such is the nature of life for all species, striving to live long enough to pass along our genes and to contribute to the health and quality of our ecosystem. Best wishes for 2022!
