You\u2019ve been a year like no other, from the invasion of Ukraine to the death of the British Monarch, people across the globe have experienced a year of turmoil. However – with the rapid amount of unpredictable news – there were pockets of happiness that gave us respite during these tough times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the first time, three women were appointed to a Vatican committee that advises Pope Francis on candidates for bishops in the Catholic Church. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the first time, the United Kingdom has an Indian Prime Minister serving the country, the first person of colour to lead the Parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the first time, St\u00e9phanie Frappart of France became the first woman lead referee at a men\u2019s World Cup match when she officiated a game between Costa Rica and Germany in Qatar in December. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the first time in May, scientists unveiled the first image of Sagittarius A*, a black hole at the center of our galaxy (along with images of our universe captured by the James Webb Telescope).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the first time, people had the option to maintain their work-life balance with hybrid office work hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the first time, Iranian women\u2019s protests for Mahsa Amini could be echoed around the world and be a stepping stone for revolution in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the first time, anything seems possible.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
While we yet face many challenges and possible turbulences, just the hope of tides shifting all across the world in small yet incredible motions makes us hopeful for a better future – tomorrow and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, with the year coming to an end and a new one on the cusp of its start, we\u2019re heading into it with the hope that we can take whatever comes our way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yours respectfully,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A hopeful human being.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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