I saw a meme that read: “’We are one day closer to everything being back to normal again’. That (sic) a good thought to wake up to every morning”. Amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic this seems like a good statement, but, personally, I would hope that we will come out of all this to a new “normal”. I think we call all see—especially in the responses to this pandemic—that the old normal wasn’t quite right.
Let’s be our best through all of this that we may truly be better tomorrow. Let’s be candid. Our society needs to change. Maybe, when this is all over, we can be a bit more other-centered. Maybe washing our hands, being considerate of others (i.e., social distancing), and going a little farther to keep workspaces, schools, bathrooms, etc. clean and sanitized will become the new normal. Maybe having concern for the economic welfare and health of others, and supporting local small business, will become the new normal. Maybe spending time with family and staycationing without being at each other’s throats, will be the new normal. Because, we can do better as individuals and as a society.
Today may not be normal, but it can be one day closer to everything being a better normal. Let’s keep moving forward—not back. Focus on…
Be your best today; be better tomorrow.
Carpe momento!