Over the last few weeks, many of us have been either busier than usual or placed into a much less stressful daily routine. While I am sure there are some out there, very few are living their lives, as is, barely feeling the discord they've had cast upon them. For me, I view it as I would retirement. Barely enough money to get by, but fewer expenses. I would imagine there would be more socializing, but many retirees spend much of their time alone, reflecting on the lives they've lived. During this time, for me, I've thought long and hard about my past, present and the fact that when this is over, with certainty, my time on this Earth will be shorter than the time before this virus. My upcoming milestone birthday has much to do with this thought pattern as well. It has me thinking, and asking, very simple questions. I wonder, what would most people say?
When you put on that mask, who are you putting it on for?
Are you strong enough to die alone?
Are you thankful or grateful for those you've done this with?
Has your faith or lack thereof helped you through this?
What epiphany, if any, have you had during all of this?
Are you better or worse for going through this?
What have you learned about yourself? Others?
What would you have done differently if you could do this again?
Are you happy?
Finally, the cliche question. If you could trade your life for the lives of a million strangers, would you? What about a hundred?
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