To the editor: A very powerful factor that I would want for in 2025 is truthfulness. Columnist Anita Chabria expressed that sentiment in her New Yr’s decision, “I typically don’t care about Republican or Democrat, however I do care about writing with compassion and fact.” (“After a bruising election year in America what will 2025 bring?” column, Dec. 29)
I gathered with my aunt and cousins on Christmas Day; we didn’t point out politics as soon as. As an alternative we reveled in our household ties and traditions of fine meals and camaraderie. We weren’t naive concerning the politics that might have divided us, however we put them apart in our caring and respect for one another.
There are going to be many causes for division in our nation within the coming years. And I’m fearful that suppression and alteration of the reality shall be our fixed companion. We completely can not compromise in the case of in search of the reality.
If all of us deal with that one goal, perhaps we will carry some stability and unity again to our lives.
Lynn Lorenz, Newport Seashore
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To the editor: “Joyful New Yr!” — we hear that time and again when the calendar turns over annually.
What does it actually imply? I’ve contemplated that. I hear individuals complain that if solely this or that may occur, they may very well be pleased. It’s as if some unseen exterior occasion could be accountable for them to be pleased.
Nicely, have I received a newsflash: Actual happiness is just not some imaginary purpose to attempt for, however is as an alternative a street that one travels.
To place it merely, you and also you alone are accountable for your personal happiness. It’s one thing you can resolve, to be pleased or not. It comes from inside.
It doesn’t matter what group prevails or who wins or loses an election, you may resolve to be pleased. You’ll be able to get up every day and say to your self, “I’m pleased.” The selection is yours.
Joyful New Yr!
Robert G. Brewer, Sherman Oaks
