We humans demarcate the passage of time with milestone moments, such as the start of the new year. While it is simply an arbitrary line in the sands of time, it is also a time when we reflect on the past and look to the future. For many it is an opportunity to start fresh, leaving behind the past and facing the future with hope. Yet, hope seems to be fleeting in a time where watching the news or doomscrolling can easily bring us into a spiral of anxiety and dread.
