Week of March 8th

A year ago today, we had no idea our lives were about to change dramatically. Most of us had not heard of Zoom, and we probably looked forward to movie nights with our neighbors, or dinner out with friends on weekends. Kids would soon be pulled from school where they and their parents relied on their social supports and extra curricular activities. Millions of people were about to get sick, and some fatally. We thought it would be a few weeks of hunkering down at home while healthcare workers helped the folks who would inevitably catch this volatile virus. Nearly 365 days later, we are looking back on a year of grief, change, fear, and hope.

This week, we are considering the function of anniversaries and making meaning out of time. If you have ever celebrated a birthday, a wedding anniversary, or perhaps a milestone since quitting a self-destructive habit, then making meaning out of time is a skill you have already used. Anniversaries serve a variety of functions. To name a few, they can prompt us to connect with others, celebrate progress, share memories, or grieve a loss.

Where were you a year ago this week? What stands out? We are looking forward to hearing how you are making meaning out of time.