TBE Book of Life

I don’t think very much about being proud of myself, because I’m just being “me.” But I feel like a good person.

There’s nothing like a funeral to bring people together who all have a special bond with the person who has died.

I hold my beautiful 6 month old grandson tight.

I knew I was strong being a two time cancer survivor but this is more difficult than that and I am able to survive.

I have not reached out to anyone new.

I have not figured out how to connect with people that are hurting from the CV. I am trying to make a difference regarding Black Lives Matter…

Being aware and responsive requires work.

I’ve been proud of the way I’ve taken on new skills and learned how to do a few things (like bake challah) that initially felt really challenging or hard to do.

I have donated many hundreds of hours.

We are livlng in extraordinary times and so perhaps what we do has the potential to have a bigger impact.

I have expressed gratitude to my caregivers after surgery.

I have decided that during this Covid period of time I would be other-directed.

I have been my best or better self by accepting that there are many things now I can’t control.

Trying to be helpful with Black Lives Matter and not by writing a check but by getting involved.

I try to be patient with long waits.

We have learned to have more patience and become less judgmental.

I have been available for all my business associates that need me.

Thought I was protecting myself but I was limiting interactions.

I’ve been practicing tolerance with people of differing opinions.

If I am stressed or overtired it is so challenging to be kind . So I am proud of stopping. I am proud of being quiet and I am very proud of taking an occasional nap!

Staying in touch with those who are isolated.

I keep in touch with my family and friends.

I found out how resilient I have become.

I find myself being more cordial to people in the stores, driving and walking in the neighborhood with my dog.

The lack of social interaction is difficult and something that I had certainly taken for granted prior to the pandemic.

It’s a special connection to be part of a community, and especially to be part of a religious community.

I suspect – and hope – that we will retain at least a portion of this technological connection even after COVID has passed.

Through listening, we bring comfort, we bring clarity, and we learn.

Must do MORE.

I learned that I can do more business remotely. I also learned that by not having a regimented workout schedule I am somewhat out of shape.