The columnist hopes that in 2024, everyone continues to strive to be the best versions of themselves, and keeps seeking varied and multifocal ideas and experiences.
Angry rhetoric and boycotts aren’t what we need. Instead, it takes constant, determined steps towards a worthy goal, rather than an over-exuberant sprint that goes nowhere.
If we are still not yet free enough in our thoughts and beliefs to live in harmony with people of different creeds and colours, then the truth is there is still a lot to be done to achieve independence.