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Eyes to the horizon

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Jane10 Sat 28-Nov-20 09:32:01

We've all been through an extremely testing time in 2020. Those of us lucky enough to move, relatively unscathed, into 2021 have a lot to think about. It will be a time of 'system reset'. Lots of things will have changed and, for many, unfortunately, there will be hard times ahead. Covid has given many the opportunity to show our caring side and concern for others. Hence out of adversity good things can emerge. Somewhere, somehow there will be young or youngish people thinking new ideas, coming up with new potential products and services that we can't even imagine right now. I'm feeling optimistic that things will eventually get better. It won't be soon for many but I have faith in our fellow citizens that they'll come up with an improved future for us all. Eyes to the horizon. It may be brighter than we fear.

Jane10 Sat 28-Nov-20 15:04:48

Alegrias- thanks for your nice comment. Despite our differences on political matters I somehow think we'd get on very well if we actually met.
After all this Covid has receded we could have another GN conference? Where would so many of us have been without GN over the past year. Another unexpected development over the past few years.

Casdon Sat 28-Nov-20 15:17:13

I share your optimism Jane10, I just hope it’s not just the young or youngish that are thinking up new ideas, the old and oldish can and should contribute too?

Alegrias2 Sat 28-Nov-20 16:05:57

That made me quite emotional Jane10 flowers

Jane10 Sat 28-Nov-20 16:17:07

Casdon- the more the merrier with bright new ideas!

Jaxjacky Sat 28-Nov-20 17:28:34

Thank you Jane10 that got me thinking, just when I’ve had a first sip of wine, could be dangerous! We’re entering a different world, with positives and negatives as all history tells us, but I’m hoping for lots more positives, most of which I won’t see as it will be a long game.
For now, I appreciate all sorts of people a lot more than I did bc, that will continue and if most people do, that’s a good thing.

Jane10 Sat 28-Nov-20 17:33:55

I was thinking about watching Star Trek when I was young and marvelling at the 'personal communicators' they all had. It was Sci fi then but its everyday now. I'm typing this on my 'personal communicator'!
What could be next?

LauraNorder Sat 28-Nov-20 18:01:51

Oh what a great and uplifting post Jane10, a great follow up Alegrias and all the positive thoughts that followed.
Out of adversity and all that