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Under normal circumstances…
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown many of us headfirst into a panoply of emotions—even if we’re generally pretty even-keeled under normal circumstances. For one, I’ve come to use the phrase “under normal circumstances” to differentiate the time B.C. (Before COVID-19) with the current situation. Although it seems impossible to fathom right now, there will be a time when we consider ourselves to be existing in normal circumstances once again. What will that normal be? Those many emotions that may come and go through your day-to-day will somehow inform how you interpret “normal” down the road. If you are feeling bored, sad, anxious, lonely, uncertain, happy, grateful, creative, etc. or all of the above on an oddly timed rotation, I’d say that’s pretty normal all things considered. That brings me to another phrase I have been using pretty often, “all things considered.” If, under normal circumstances, you’d be less aware of your feelings each and every moment but now you are more aware, I’d say that you’re doing well, all things considered!
Stay safe and healthy,
Tracy Jacobs
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