In this episode, I take a few moments to appreciate my surroundings on a snowy day at the lake. Next, I expand on my thoughts about community and help from friends with some examples from last year. In an increasingly online world it's easy to find an encouraging post, get supportive messages, or have a meaningful voice chat; it can be hard to make time to visit a friend or lend a helping hand. Remember that before people exist in our thoughts, contact lists, or follows, they live in reality and the present.