Last Tuesday was ‘National Reflection Day’. It was chosen by the Marie Curie charity (who supports people with terminal illnesses and their families) as a day to reflect on the loss of a loved one and to remember those who've lost their lives. We were encouraged to join a minute’s silence at 12 noon and to shine a light at 8pm. With no disrespect to this worthy organisation, I don’t see why I have to be told how and when to reflect on lives of our lost friends and relatives. I have many moments of reflection (thinking about their lives and their families). I say prayers, light a candle, visit a memorial tree etc. and not just on anniversaries and birthdays. So, forgive me if I don’t play along on a random day because a charity says I should. Make us aware of what the charity's cause is and what it does by all means but don’t do this. Last week it was International Day of Happiness 2021. Clive, in his blog ‘ Take it Easy ’ published a great post on ...
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