I have never experienced anything like the pandemic before. I know that experience is supposed to be the greatest teacher. The pandemic experience has given me still another opportunity to learn. As I reflect on what’s happened, here are some of the things I’ve learned about myself:
- I value in person socializing way more than I thought I did.
- It is hugely important in many ways to have meaningful conversations with my wife every day.
- It takes more energy now to strengthen friendships that it used to, but it’s worth it.
- I can get much work done in my home, even if working here is not my first choice.
- Learning, challenges, and achievements are important for me, in good times and bad.
- I can continue to enjoy my hobbies of biking and playing cello. They provide a sense of normalcy.
- I miss theater and concerts but friends and traveling most of all.
- It sure helped to have put money aside for a rainy day.
- Patience has never been a natural strength of mine, and impatience is worse for me during these difficult times.
I liked my life before the pandemic. And I like it now in spite of the pandemic. I just wish the pandemic would go away so that I can do what I am missing out on now.
What’s happening and what we’re supposed to do about it is changing rapidly. I suspect that there will be more lessons to learn as we and the pandemic develop.
What are you learning about yourself during the pandemic?