A friend posted this article on Facebook the other day. It is so true and really makes you think about what is really important and what we will take away from this crisis. One paragraph in particular hit me hard.
Prepare for the Ultimate Gaslighting
“From one citizen to another, I beg of you: Take a deep breath, ignore the deafening noise, and think deeply about what you want to put back into your life. This is our chance to define a new version of normal, a rare and truly sacred (yes, sacred) opportunity to get rid of the bullshit and to only bring back what works for us, what makes our lives richer, what makes our kids happier, what makes us truly proud. We get to Marie Kondo the shit out of it all. We care deeply about one another. That is clear. That can be seen in every supportive Facebook post, in every meal dropped off for a neighbor, in every Zoom birthday party. We are a good people. And as a good people, we want to define — on our own terms — what this country looks like in five, 10, 50 years. This is our chance to do that, the biggest one we have ever gotten. And the best one we’ll ever get.”
Really good article - so thought provoking. What will you put back into your life after this crisis? I’ve thought a lot about this these past few weeks. What will the new normal look like? I’ve learned a lot. I’ve realized how much I miss my family and friends. I’ve always known that but this made it hit much harder. But we’ve found new ways to see one another...we need to keep that up. I need to show my parents how to use video chat so I can “see” them more often too. I’ve learned not to waste anything; not to take the freedom to go anywhere and do anything for granted; that I can make time for exercise despite a crazy work schedule; that taking care of myself feels great; getting fresh air everyday is a must...even on cold, rainy, windy days; to appreciate the ordinary and mundane; that I don’t need as much stuff; to stop putting things off for a better time...and so much more.
What will you take away from this?