2020 NOT all in vain! While for most of us 2020 has been the worst year of our lives, there REALLY also have been some happy moments that we ignored because well, humans are wired to think more over the negatives of life. This year started with bushfires and then talks about World War & went ahead to hit us with the coronavirus PANDEMIC. This year even insects managed to scare us with Tiddi Dal attack and murder hornets seen in many places around the world. But when we look back at the year, we also see a lot of good things that are worth cherishing this year. Take a look:

We Found our REAL Heroes

No ironman or superman came to rescue us this pandemic, they were people amongst us, the frontline heroes that saved us during this devastatingly uncertain period. Right from healthcare workers, sanitation workers to police forces, airport and airline staff, delivery persons, civic body staff and all the other "essential" people showed us what courage and determination look like!

We Reconnected With Real Life

You'll not deny if we say that until the year 2020 most of us were struggling to take time out for things that really mattered. While some of us needed space to reconnect with ourselves, some needed time with their family and friends. This lockdown did bring us closer to people who live with us.

Legalisation of Gay Marriages in 2020

This year saw many countries adopt the legalisation of gay marriages, It was a landmark year that records for a lot of countries legalising gay marriages in 2020, including Northern Ireland, Costa Rica and Taiwan, the first in Asia to make the progressive move.

Environmental Reboot

With the lockdown almost across the world, came in shut industries, vehicles parked at homes, flights grounded and people at home. This allowed mother nature to breathe and bring a drastic dip in carbon emissions worldwide. These restrictions turned out to be great time for mother nature to heal and rejuvenate

River Restoration Programme

A River Restoration Programme in India generated employment for 800 people.  Dr Adarsh Singh, District Magistrate, helped 800 villagers in Uttar Pradesh to get employment under the Kalyani River Restoration Project.

First Cheetah Cubs Were Born Through IVF

Two baby cheetah cubs were born through IVF to a surrogate mother at Columbus zoo and aquarium! This makes for one the best things to come out of the year 2020.

Gay and Bisexual Men Can Now Give Blood

Blood donation rules for gay and bisexual men were relaxed and males who have sex with one man in a long term relationship of three months or more can now donate blood. This year brought a revolution in the community, previously all men had to abstain from having sex with other men for three months before donating blood.

Well, it was a tough year, no doubts about it, BUT we must not oversee the good that came along. Let's be grateful and move on to a better tomorrow. As 2021 approaches, we would like to urge that you while things may seem normal, please follow the safety precautions. The dates may have changed but situations, not much!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 21, 2020 01:54 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).