Reflect: What are you most grateful for as you begin 2021?
Below, find selected responses grouped according to theme.
Health & Wellness
My safety and good health, and the safety and good health of my family. — Edward R. | Dallas, TX
My health; it is the most important part of life to nurture and build, followed by relationships with other people. Be kind. Focus on creating and sharing positive energy with yourself and others. — Teresa M. | Columbus, OH
Life. I express my gratitude, each day, for the second chance I gained when I survived a health crisis just before the holidays. I have learned how to be a better friend to the strangers who are my neighbors and come forward to say "let me help" and "I am just a phone call away." It has been the most gratifying experience I have ever had in life, and one that implores me to heed the call to action I received. — Avalon R. | San Antonio, TX
I am most grateful to be alive. Although I haven't had the opportunity to see family, I am grateful for the various ways we can stay connected. — Narene R. | Goshen, NY
Life; being alive and having the activities of my limbs, a job, and a place to live. — Alexis H. | Chicago, IL
I am grateful for life itself! A good, healthy life. My family, friends, our new home that we purchased in the heart of COVID 2020, and for God blessing us enormously. — Desiree O. | Tampa, FL
Continued good health for myself and my family, and the ability to spend much more time with my family than I was able to spend prior to the pandemic. — Judy K. | Houston, TX
The health and happiness of my family, and my joy in being a part of such a great unit. — Susan A. | Salisbury, UK
With so many lives lost in 2020 I am extremely grateful I have the power to open my eyes and see, open my mouth to speak, utilize my brain and control my body movement and mind to think, feel and love, another day. — D'Vere T. | Houston, TX
I am most grateful for as we begin the New Year that we are still alive and healthy. — Linda Z. | New York, NY
Beyond health in all realms, I am grateful for slowing down and becoming more mindful in thought, word, and deed so I can be more empathically attuned to myself and others. — Cheryl H. | Tampa, FL
I am grateful for an opportunity to be able to start a brand new year being alive and healthy. I have continued hope and faith that the vaccine will help us get back to a state of normalcy, and no matter what we will learn something new each day and grow to be harbingers of humanity. — Sonali S. | Tampa, FL
Connection
My family and close friends. This past year demonstrated who I can count on to be there, even virtually. — Amanda M. | Jersey City, NJ
Family and friends who love unconditionally and live every day supporting others with a positive attitude. — Ann B. | Columbus, OH
I am grateful for my family and support of friends. I am also grateful for opportunities that have opened for me to pursue things that I am passionate about. — Andrea H. | San Antonio, TX
I am most grateful for my family, the ability to love, and intention to focus on my faith. — Cyndi C. | Pittsburgh, PA
I am most grateful for a new grandson, born in August 2020. He has given us so much to be thankful for. And my family, all of whom have stayed safe, healthy, and employed. — Valerie N. | Chicago, IL
I am blessed to have my family together. I have two strong healthy boys, and one rock solid husband that works very hard to provide for us. I am grateful for my job, JPMorgan Chase is amazing. This company without a doubt takes good care of their employees. — Sarahi M. | Wheaton, IL
That my family and friends are safe, well, and healthy — after experiencing loss in 2020 both COVID and non-COVID-related, they are more important than ever.
— Baljeet G. | London, UK
My family and small circle of true friends. Not holding back when something needs to be said, sending short notes to let me know that they care, and for being in my circle of comfort. — Virginia S. | Jersey City, NJ
My family, and a boss that takes time to understand me and enables an environment that allows me to thrive. — Kelly K. | Bournemouth, UK
A supportive husband, family, and company that provides support on the work front and home front. When challenges arose, I was covered from every angle — emotionally, physically, financially, and spiritually. — Nicole S. | Plano, TX
Most grateful to have my faith, family, friends, and co-workers to provide support in good times and in times of struggle. — Tanya C. | Tampa, FL
I am most grateful for the people (family, friends, co-workers, brothers and sisters in Christ, neighbors) in my life. — Shawn C. | Columbus, OH
I am grateful to have my family in the same city, and to be able to have them in my "bubble." I am grateful for my friends and community for helping me stay connected while apart. I am also grateful for the opportunities we have had to be flexible with how we work. — Marilyn S. | Phoenix, AZ
As tired as I am, I am so grateful to have a good job (that I like), and to have been able to spend time with and help my family during these difficult times. — Lisa B. | New York, NY
Family, friends, and colleagues who help us day in and day out. God for giving another day! — Nirmal J. | Bengaluru, IND
I am grateful that mom died peacefully last year and that the nursing home allowed me and my brother to be by her side the week before and the day she passed. I am grateful for any little kindness, even if just a smile. I am grateful for my creative talents and for friends and family on social media, via phone, even snail mail who are there for me, as I am there for them. I am grateful for a fan club that is like family ("Beauty and the Beast"). I am grateful for working from home — even though the snow is beautiful. — Pearl Ann N. | Downers Grove, IL
People, friends, and family. Human relationships are so important — even when you can't see each other in person, the connections we keep are crucial. We need to always make time for one another. I know this is a second one, but I am grateful also for technology and how it has evolved and allowed us to be together, visually, even when we are not in the same room. This entire experience would have been so different if it had happened five, 10, 20 years ago. — Sandra M. | Jersey City, NJ
I am most grateful for my and my family's health, my job at JPMC that has allowed me to work remotely and still support my family, and for the opportunities to do good in my community. — Ann S. | Jersey City, NJ
I am grateful for my health, family, and gainful employment that responded quickly to the unfolding events. — LaShana I. | San Antonio, TX
My faith. — Kelly G. | Jacksonville, FL
Perspective
It sounds extremely cheesy, but I'm truly grateful for everything that has transpired over the past year — good and bad! We often learn and grow the most during times when we are put outside of our comfort zones. I'm so appreciative for the health and wellness of my family, friends, and teammates; I'm lucky to have so many by my side. — Kristen H. | Jacksonville, FL
That I am where I am at in my life. I got here by all the experiences I've had on this journey called life. — Patti R. | Jacksonville, FL
Most grateful for my mind, body, and spirit positively responding to my nurturing changes. — Melissa G. | San Antonio, TX
Grateful my family and I have been able to adapt as best we can, taking care of ourselves for all this time without getting sick. — Christina D. | Miami, FL
I have a clear path forward. All I have to do is make it happen. I had a huge mid-life crisis before I joined JPM and I was terrified of being caught without a job, house, or stable life and relationships. I am so grateful that my life evolved and now in this real crisis, I have those three points of stability. All I have to do is get up every day and be grateful. I know what makes me stable and I have the energy and determination to keep going and make it happen. — Greg F. | London, UK
I am grateful that through all this I am able to stand on my own and move forward. — Szandra B. | Warsaw, POL
New opportunities and the knowledge that I survived 2020, and the best is yet to come. — Tena V. | Tampa, FL
Meaningful Work
I have the opportunity to work every day. — Anthony P. | Newark, DE
I am grateful for where I am and what I have in my life. I am also grateful to be part of an organization that values my well being and personal life along with my professional life. — Felicia M. | Plano, TX
I am grateful to remain gainfully employed with such a fantastic organization. I am able to provide for my family and donate food and other items to the local mission center. — Diane B. | Plano, TX
I am grateful to have the opportunity to work for a bank I have personally used for over a decade. I am grateful that I know I can get through and accomplish hard things even in the face of the unknown. — Melissa J. | San Diego, CA
I have an incredible boss who allowed me to step up and take on a very challenging role during this pandemic. It's been stressful and it's a constant onslaught, but it makes me feel that I'm doing my part. I'm also grateful for my best friend from work whom I haven't seen since March, but he checks in every day, just for a minute, to make sure I'm doing OK. Having that connection with another person during this isolating time has been invaluable to my being able to keep resilient.
— Jennifer B. | Bear, DE
The opportunities we have in front of us in home lending to create real change in people's lives. — Mike S. | Columbus, OH
My new opportunity with JPMC. — Mark M. | Plano, TX