Another year is coming to an end, and I am looking back, as I am sure many of us do. Sitting here, in a cozy café drinking hot chocolate and having a tasty piece of cake, I can’t help but feel extremely thankful for everything that I have. Mind you, having something is not limited to material things – and I am fully aware that counting blessings is something we all forget to do more often than not, due to the hectic way of life that is imposed on us whether we like it or not. But today, on this Christmas Day, I realize more clearly than ever that I have so much to be grateful for. My life has been painful on many occasions, in many ways. But I think I am not unique in that way, really, as I am yet to meet a person who hasn’t known pain in any shape or form throughout their lifetime. Still, I want to say loud and clear that what gets me through this journey we call life is my amazing family – my husband, my mom, my siblings, cousins, aunts… even if we don’t always agree on everything! Plus, my dear friends (even if I don’t see them as often as I’d like), my two dogs (the adorable little troublemakers), a job I absolutely love (with awesome coworkers from around the globe), and that cheerful mindset I believe we all need to nurture every single day. Now, with the risk of sounding like a Miss Universe contestant, I do wholeheartedly wish for world peace. Considering the current trajectory of our world, my wish may indeed stretch beyond the limits of a Christmas miracle. Yet, there’s always room for hope!
~~ Merry Christmas, everyone! ~~
Nevena Grujic 