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2024 is upon us.

And for Americans, it promises to be a very tumultuous year as we enter another election

cycle. There's a lot to be anxious about, a lot to worry about, a lot to fear. I get messages every

day from people seeking reassurance about our political future. Others simply want to express their

fears that the best days of America are behind us. Some want me to know this is the most important election in our nation's history, and America is lost if our preferred candidate doesn't win. My job is politics, so naturally I don't dismiss all the concerns and fears about this very important upcoming election.

But as we celebrate the turn of another year and reflect on where we've been over the past year,

I think it's important to keep perspective.

You are not in control of the world around you.

You have a part to play, but it's only a part. So in 2024,

release yourself from the anxiety that comes from worrying about politics too much. Do your part,

but don't let the craziness of politics, even serious politics, make you ignore or forget the blessings around you.

When you accept that you are not in control, it releases you to accept every moment with the

things and the people you know as a gift. This year, as we roll into a season of high stress,

let's all pledge to choose gratefulness. It's going to make the coming crazy days much more

tolerable. Happy New Year and go with God. I'm Kira Davis and I'm just saying.

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