Hey there, 2021!
Look at you, strutting about all shiny and new! Pause from the preening and come here and sit with this old man for a bit.
You know what, newbie? You should be thankful to me! Thankful to me, you raise your eyebrows? When the entire world was deriding me and couldn’t wait for me to pass the baton to you?
Yes, thankful to me!
Why?
You see, I am handing you the most evolved set of human beings in the history of mankind.
Most of the people who survived me, 2020, seem to have developed resilience, say they are full of gratitude and their hearts are filled with love for the Universe and almost everyone around them. There are some who are grateful as I taught them skills they never knew were their forte (just between you and me though, the mention of another Dalgona Coffee or Banana Bread makes me go cross-eyed!) Others are thrilled to realize that they can do whatever they need to, even washing vessels galore, as Mayuri will never let you forget.
While everyone was doing their – I am a lotus and I am blossoming in the mud thingy – very few spared a thought to my feelings. Imagine how terrible it feels to be cursed, ridiculed, and whatnot. The talk about Mental Health has been big this year, so let’s not forget I have feelings too, ok! Do you know how hurtful it is to know that people cant wait to see you go?
Anyway, I digress.
So, I have made it so easy for you. What education, life, and upbringing couldn’t teach many, I apparently did. They say I taught them to be grateful, thankful, helpful, that I taught them to love themselves. What I couldn’t teach them though was to be humble about it. You’ll find them repeating it everywhere, with benign smiles to match.
So, you dear 2021 have your task cut out for you, or so you think, eh? As I rest my weary self I have my eyes on you, and them. I am waiting to see how many carry forward the lessons they claim to have learned. It will be interesting to see if the change in people was for good or just a skin they will shed when they get back to regular life.
Slainte, 2021! I wish you well young lad.
Defeat me, erase the unpleasant memories I gave people, make them smile and shine!
Wishing you all a wonderful New Year. May it be all that you wish for, and more!
This blog post is a part of the Welcome 2021 Blog Hop hosted by Swarnali Nath
The topic I chose to write on was, ‘A special message you want to send from the Year 2020 to the Year 2021’.
Somehow I’m not ready to forgive you yet, 2020. Maybe a few years down the line?
Till then I will wish everyone an amazing 2021
Thanks for reading 🙂
Ahh what a lovely post. The letter is so beautiful and I could feel the excitement to welcome the young lad in our lives. The old man is now too old. Though we are grateful for everything he gave us. Such a heartfelt and realistic poetic letter woven with warmth of love and hope. Thank you so much for joining us in the blog hop. I am grateful to you. I wish you a great 2021 ahead. Best wishes dear.
This is one of the most well-organized Blog Hop’s I have been part of, Swarnali. Thank you for having me.
‘A year that taught us to be grateful, loving, caring, helpful, and thankful, and be humble about it’,
Such beautiful and interesting take on bidding farewell to the year 2020, and welcoming the new year.
I love your writing Mayuri. This one is yet another masterpiece your wonderfully penned thoughts.
Thanks for your kind words, Jyoti.
Haha, 2021 only needs to steer clear from disasters and it would be a gem before our eyes! This year has set the bar pretty low. But yes, we have indeed emerged stronger after this year, and learned to be grateful for all that used to be taken for granted. Here’s to a wonderful 2021 to come!
Thank you, Dashy.
So witty Mayuri I loved the writing and enjoyed reading this piece. Wish you as well a delightful new year Stay safe❤
Glad you enjoyed reading it, Nidhi!
Loved the style and tone of the letter.. was indeed witty way to put the message forward to 2021.
Loved it
Deepika
Thanks so much, Deepika!
Wow what a lovely take….superb articulation… Just loved it! Yup, the year 2020 for sure has done a good servicing of all of us and passed on all shining and fresh to the year 2021. Wish you too a great 2021
Thanks for these lovely words, Ira!:)
2020, an year that changed the humanity and 2021, an year that need to be in charge of these changes.
Absolutely!! The year gone-by has certainly upgraded the world by refining some of the finest life skills of mankind. But again, let’s pray, the consistency follows.
It was indeed a lovely read, Mayuri. First time on your blog and glad to have found you through this blog hop. Best wishes for a happy, healthy, and successful new year.
What a brilliant post! Enjoyed reading this amazing letter.
Wish you a wonderful 2021 ❤️
A beautiful message ..
Thats a different style presenting your thoughts Mayuri. Loved it. Yes, 2020 has not been a great year for many for several reasons. To me, apart from the fact that I don’t know, when I would be able to make my next India trip and see my parents, it has been a pretty blessed year professionally and personally. I just wish in 2021, we dint have to wish Happy New Year with 6 ft distance. 🙂
What a creative take on the prompt and I simply loved the message the old man aka 2020 had to give to the young lad aka 2021. Absolutely agree that this year has been an eye-opener with its very hard lessons and a lot of sacrifices to offer. Thanks for writing this post. Loved it, Mayuri!
Ohh.. I loved reading this post.. every bit of it. So different but so thoughtful .
Thank you, Payel.
I loved your witty letter ..true what education could not teach ..2020 taught..let’s hope 2021 is better for all.
Thank you, Ruchi.
One of the most beautiful blogs I’ve ever read. And to be honest, mention of another dalgona or banan bread makes me go cross eyed too
Thank you, Prisha.
Haha only one word that comes to my mind after reading a letter from 2020 and i.e. ULTIMATE ! Yes Mayuri completely new and innovative way to reload the memories of infected year and we know this very well that not a single word is lie here. 2020 has really made us meet to our hidden unknown forte.
Thanks so much, Archana. Glad you enjoyed reading it.
Loved your witty take on this prompt. This is a really unique and different post in the entire blog hop.
Really enjoyed this post! Let me tell 2021 that it was not all bad – it did jolt us out of our inertia and look so many people realised a different side to their personalities and found their hidden talents! But yes, as you say, I hope we are keep to keep our learnings from this year forever.
What a beautiful sum up!! I really enjoy reading it. I realised we chose same topics…
Loved the fresh twist to the prompt, Mayuri! 2020 has been an extremely tough year, a tragedy for some too. I don’t think the hard lessons are over yet. Anyway, on that note, let me wish you a wonderful 2021 and more such wonderful posts!
As always, bang on with a meaningful take on the topic at hand. Your words are not just thought-provoking but double-edged for the ignorant and smart ones ;).
Tough year for sure but a great teacher too. A lovely take on the prompt. Despite all the tragedies that it has offered it has helped us to emerge as a better version of ourselves.Wishing you a happy and prosperous new year, Mayuri.
What happens when 2020 talks? Well, if it could happen, then it would probably say the same, what your blog underlines!! The old man poured his heart out, echoing our sentiments well. You captured the crux so well, ending it with Hope and happiness!! Well written and well communicated ❤️