Winter blues!

As winter takes a hold and all the autumn leaves have fallen it is time to reflect on the year as it draws to a close. There have been many happy moments, some sad days and inevitably many memorable occasions. For me however, I cannot help reflecting on all the loss of life and suffering in those parts of the world stricken by conflicts and wars. Also the humanitarian suffering caused by natural disasters such as drought, earthquakes, famine, flooding, etc. As a New Year approaches I pray for peace where there is dysfunction and reconciliation where there is discord or mistrust. For the sake of today's children and tomorrow's generation it is beholden on all of us to strive to leave the world a better place than we found it. It is incumbent on all world leaders and politicians, of whatever persuasion, to work towards this goal especially as regards the ecological impact of global warming and climate change upon our precious planet.