2020 Has Been Nightmarish — But Here's Why Gratitude in an Age of Chaos Matters

Gratitude.

It’s a word we often marinate on this time of year, but 2020 has perhaps given it new meaning. At a time when so much has been upended, the definition — “the state of being grateful” — might seem foreign or, at the least, harder-than-normal to grasp.

A lot of us have spent perhaps too much time this year focusing on what we no longer have. And I had planned a massive post about all of this, but then Chris Field over at TheBlaze published something so good that I realized I should probably just be silent and share his perspective.

So, read that. But before you do, remember: you matter, the difficulties this year actually hold many lessons for us — and it is essential we look past the fog to see the deeper lessons and meaning we can take away. Here’s just a snippet from Field’s post:

Many of us have lost loved ones or suffered ourselves thanks to the virus' effects.

And we've gone through much more than COVID-19.

Our nation has seen a nasty election — both sides were ugly — and a media that seemed wildly unbalanced.

We've witnessed riots and looting — as well police whose actions have warranted protests.

Through it all, we've had a chance to grow. A chance to be better. A chance to focus on the things that matter.

Read the rest of it here.