Seventh Day of Christmas: Day to Take Stock

It hasn't taken long for the "Christmas Sales" signs to be replaced by "Stocktake Sales" in the major stores around our cities.These sales are basically incentives to add to our consumer appetite at bargain prices.

Today can also be a great day to "take stock" of life as the year draws to a close. Our new year resolutions are best informed by the reflection of the previous year.

Today is a day to take stock of core values and commitments. It means I place my commitment in small communities such as L'Arche, in the activism of groups like Amnesty International and Oxfam, in the commitment of NGOs like  Palms Australia to bring about social change.

December 31 also provides opportunities for media outlets and commentators (like me) to review the year. The following offer some of the best of the 2019 reviews:

• ABC Year in Review 2019
• The Onion Year in Review 2019
• Freedom in the World 2019
• Freedom On The Net 2019
• International News 2019
• Best Photography 2019
• 10 Great Digital Stories from 2019
• The Best Environmental Journalism 2019

And if you need something a bit more interactive you can take the ABC Quizzes and for the more adventurous the USA Quiz of the Year ( you might need to google some of the answers)

When I take stock of my core values I recognize my duty to use social networking tools for raising awareness of justice and peace concerns and building solidarity with those who occupy our cities for the cause of justice.

I invite you to share the story of your "stocktake" of 2019
May we share the cup of kindness. Happy New Year!!