By Angela Crawford, Ph.D. – Since the COVID-19 pandemic began to change our lives earlier this year, we have learned that there are many things we cannot control. Or perhaps we just thought we were controlling our lives, but now we know that is just not the case. Sadly, some of us have lost loved ones and others are grappling with anxiety and depression. We have missed out on so much that was central to our lives: time with friends and family, special milestone events, our religious services, and even the feeling of being in a crowd of people. Moments canceled or replaced with social distancing and online meetings. At work, we are masked up and apart or working from home on our own. Yet within all the changes and uncertainty, every day I find something positive, a blessing amid the chaos, such as the wave of technology embraced across generations and more time at home with my family. We may also consider the reminder we have all been given about not taking for granted many of our activities and relationships. Life lessons can also be valuable.
