As we wrap up another year, we look back with sadness, while remembering who and what we've lost and continue looking forward.
On this last day of the last month of this year, and we look forward to the first day of the first month of the rest of our lives, let us remember the ones we lost in 2022, along with the soul of Pope Emeritus. He was the first Pontiff to resign in centuries. Rituals for Benedict's passing could be templates for future ex-popes. https://www.reuters.com/world/rituals-benedicts-passing-could-be-templa…
Keep in mind all the mounting excitement and crescendos as we celebrated Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, and many other holidays.
Once we reach adulthood, however, this time of the year may not bring such unmitigated joy. Memories of those who have passed away over the years may come rushing back to us, and these feelings of loss and grief can be exacerbated due to the expectations and pressures of the season. In addition, the darkest time of the year was on December 21 was the shortest day of this year, with just 7 hours, 49 minutes, and 42 seconds of daylight, and you may have felt overwhelmed, lost, and mixed with the stresses of the holiday season as adults are feeling sadness, depression, and isolation. For some, it is not always the most wonderful and beautiful time of the year.
The following media offers a multicultural and eclectic variety of audio, still images, and video renditions of fallen favorites in various global genres.
NBC Nightly News pays tribute to the world leaders, athletes, actors, musicians, and more that we lost in 2022 – including Queen Elizabeth II, Pelé, Sidney Poitier, Christine McVie, and many others.
https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/in-memoriam-remembering-thos…
Jazz Night In America remembers the artists we've lost https://www.npr.org/2022/12/29/1145909944/jazz-night-in-america-remembe…
UPI Pictures of the Year: the news that defined 2022(38 images) The U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe vs. Wade, congressional hearings into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, the war in Ukraine, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, gun violence, the economy, and all kinds of climate emergencies are among the events that marked 2022. Here's a look back at the photos. https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World/Photos/UPI-Pictures-of-the-Year-the-…
Our greatest challenge for 2023 is to elevate the voices of the silent majority. We live in a distorted world where power and influence corrupt and destroy people, places, and minds.
And yet there are billions of us living on earth who want to live in peace and harmony; at home, staying healthy, or living where we are treated well and respected, with access to peace, quiet, and health.
But we don’t make enough noise. because we have been silenced. Our aim for 2023 is to change that and make sure our voices are heard loud and clear in the new year. Because 2022 has shown us what happens when we stay silent.