As we practice social distancing, all of
us who remain healthy can help ourselves and others by taking a moment to
breathe deep and appreciate the love and joy we share, if remotely. Toward that
end, we’re scheduling posts that uplift, guide, and unite us in these difficult
times.
From the Washington Post, this reminder to appreciate those whose work often goes unrecognized:
"A three-tweet thread from Jester D (@JustMeTurtle) Saturday roughly did for me what watching five seasons of “The Wire” did: Remind me that every job, no matter how routine or insignificant it can feel, is essential for a functioning society. Doing it well, free of cut corners, matters. Jester wrote about being a garbageman who can’t work from home, and it resonated with others who aren’t taking days off because the world needs us. We’ve always been needed, but suddenly we felt a little more seen and appreciated. Twitter, which is often ground zero for awfulness, unspooled a thread of appreciation for the garbage collectors, delivery people, bus drivers, janitors, mailmen and so many others who, as it turns out, aren’t taken for granted. Users gave Jester more than 452,000 likes and reminders that “not all heroes wear capes.” His dose of unadulterated “we’ll get through this together” positivity stood out." — Keith McMillan
