The global pandemic continued to rage throughout 2021, but vaccines offered hope, and now I probably won't die from Covid. National political events continued to be horrifying and surreal. I've exceeded my emotional capacity with it all and no longer watch the news.
In 2021 we bought another house, and moved again, for the second time in six months -- exhausting and draining both physically and spiritually. This house is comfortable and safe and has close proximity to family, making it very appropriate for the next phase of our life. I made 37 quilts this year, which is somewhat less than my usual output, but under the circumstances not a bad number. I welcomed a new grandson, Leo. I thoroughly enjoyed having Nick, Stacey and Rhiannon stay with us for an extended visit during November -- we hadn't seen them for more than 2 years.
All year I've actively been trying to let go of the past, both by weeding down our excess of physical belongings, and also by setting aside rituals and lifestyle elements that are no longer relevant to me. More work to do in both areas!
2021 was an extremely challenging year for me -- for all of us -- and I'm not confident that the future holds the promise of much improvement. The external factors, anyway, aren't going to get better any time soon. Sigh. I'm just appreciating what I have these days, making the best of it all, and embracing the present moment. My view of life has distilled. I discover that I'm more resilient than I'd given myself credit for.
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