Admittedly, I must tell you this, this video was from TikTok. It Hit me so emotionally that I saved it and now broadcasting it for you to see.
What you’re about to see are clips and images from New Year’s 2000. The dawning of a new century.
Think about this, this was before pandemics, this was before 9/11. This is before endless wars for the past 20 years, destroying our societal fabrics and buildings across the planet. This was a different time. Hopefulness reigned supreme. We were on the cusp of destiny.
Such hopeful eyes. What do those eyes look like now? Are those smiles still there, or have they been ravaged by the wreckage that time leaves behind?
Just for a moment as we contemplate 2023, and move on to 2024, think back and find yourself there.
The year 2000. If you are old enough to remember where you were, just consider how you feel now versus then. Was it really better or does nostalgia blind us, and if it was better, can we bring those days back again?