Wondering

With time abundant I think of many things. Some are very focused; others are general and philosophical. You as well? Here are some ideas I have been mulling:

1.      When the pandemic is over and we go back to whatever will be the new normal, will we experience another round of virus infection? Will this be measured and monitored? By whom?

2.      A return to normal will witness changed attitudes, or will it? Among them:

a.      Vast appreciation of teachers and what they do

b.      Acute appreciation for the healthcare industry and all its many people

c.      Freedom of choice at the supermarket; how accustomed we are to having anything we want, and in abundance

d.      Camaraderie of fellow diners in restaurants, diners

e.      Family gatherings

f.       Colleagues at work

g.      Simpler lifestyle, fewer luxuries and frivolous ‘things’?

3.      Will we revise our careers? Will we step into the high risk, ‘always wanted to do’ thing?

4.      How inventive will we be post pandemic? 

5.      Will the world of art play a larger role in our lives? (music, dance, visual 2 and 3 dimensional art forms, etc.)

6.      Will we become avid readers or return to the boob tube?

7.      Will we care for one another or become engrossed and buried in wild, political competition?

8.      What role will religion play in our daily lives post pandemic?

That’s enough for now. Plenty of ideas listed to keep us busy for another 2 or 3 pandemics. Let’s hope we are not so tested.


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April 15, 2020