A week ago I was worried about lots of tasks on my to-do list. That list has been abandoned and most of those tasks forgotten. They seemed so essential once upon a time.
What does it mean to be essential? I am a teacher. Is my job essential? If it is not, how is my ego dealing with that realization. Jobs that seem essential to me these days are those in the post office, sanitation departments, and grocery stores and their supply chain. Those are the ones I am noticing a lot these days. But then I remember that I really need those invisible services such as electricity and running water. Definitely essential. Of course, the healthcare system and scientists are essential, but not in my direct line of sight and daily living. If I can’t see your profession, is it essential? My relationships are all more essential than ever. I find myself reaching across decades to dust off old friendships and reconnect, holding on tighter to the ones I have developed in more recent years. Other than food, shelter, clean water, and friendships, what else am I finding essential these days? Open spaces, spaces to walk in, beauty, card and board games, jigsaw puzzles, internet, books, humor. How will this list change during the next few weeks and what will remain essential, I wonder.
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