It is a way of life now. The silver lining in a time of uncertainty is to enjoy every simple pleasure and each experience fully present, because it may not come around again soon. I am trying to take nothing for granted. As I make plans for work, family and myself I have been noticing my initial plan has not come to pass for at least the past four months. I shift into plan B, a bit frustrated, but eventually settle into that plan and enjoy the experience. Now, I automatically

I remember the long Chicago winters with thick cloud cover and no sun for months on end. When I would visit my family in N.M., I would look up and savor the open space, blue sky and bright sunshine. I didn’t realized how much I needed the sunshine until I didn’t have it anymore. As I have been navigating the work at home life, I have created a ritual of going outside for a few minutes. I close my eyes and soak up the sun. It has become a source of replenishment for my mind, h