Happy New Year!
Albert Einstein is purported to have said, “the more you learn, the less you know.” As we get older, I think many of us agree this is true; I have also found, however, that recognizing how much there is to know has inspired me to want to learn more.
As we head into 2022, we will have the opportunity to learn and grow in ways that many of us probably can’t even imagine as we sit here in January. On a national level, NASA recently launched the James Webb Telescope, which can see far further into space than any telescope before with resolution that is unprecedented. NASA says that “Webb will reveal new and unexpected discoveries and help humankind understand the origins of the universe, as well as our place in it.” Undoubtedly, as much as we ultimately learn from Webb, many more questions will arise, spurring further human exploration and ingenuity.
I hope we can each enter 2022 with a willingness to ask questions, learn from each other, practice compassion and empathy, realizing that as much as we know, there is always something more we can learn.
Wishing you each a year full of wonder, joy, laughter, friends, family, and whatever else brings happiness and meaning to your life.
Submitted by Mindy Taylor, Chair
