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Being Thankful
Even in the Midst of a Pandemic by Faizun Kamal 2020. It has been a year like no other any of us has ever experienced. In March, we began living in the biggest crisis of our lifetimes – the COVID-19 pandemic. In a matter of weeks, our lives lost all semblance of normalcy. Eating out, grocery shopping, taking a walk, meeting with friends and family – we could no longer do the things that we have always taken for granted. Life, as we knew it, changed in the most fundamental ways. As we head into Thanksgiving and the holiday season, it might seem like there is little to be thankful for. While no one is happy about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on everyday life, there are silver linings. If we pay attention and listen, life is always teaching us, and there are lessons to be learned. As an entrepreneur, mom, wife, daughter and friend, here are some of my biggest lessons learned (or relearned) from this unprecedented year.
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Savor what you have with who you have.
When we realized that we had a silent killer in our midst, we were reminded of the fragile nature of life. While it is frustrating to be quarantined or feel restricted in the things we can do, we can choose to take the time we have with our families as another opportunity to love more, support greater and be grateful for all that we have. With so many Americans dead from this virus, we are reminded of the fragile and fleeting nature of our lives. Nothing is guaranteed to us beyond this very moment.
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