We realized that the structures we thought were permanent—economies, daily routines, global travel—were actually quite delicate. Finding the "New Normal"
We often talk about "getting back to normal," but 2020 ensured that "normal" no longer exists. We have been permanently altered. We carry a new awareness of our mortality and a deeper appreciation for the mundane.
We rediscovered the joy of a homemade loaf of bread, a long walk, or a conversation that didn't have a time limit. The Legacy of the Season Season 82020
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Before 2020, "busy" was a badge of honor. We measured our worth by the density of our calendars. Then, the silence arrived. We realized that the structures we thought were
Many walked away from 2020 with a shorter list of friends but a deeper sense of belonging to the ones who remained.
We learned that "essential" didn't mean high-status; it meant the people who kept the shelves stocked and the hospitals running. We carry a new awareness of our mortality
We saw that a crisis affects everyone, but it doesn't affect everyone equally.