I believe the reestablishing a tighter knit community is one of the big changes that we will witness post Coronavirus.  This has always been the way that humans have survived.  Many of us, especially in the western world, are highly independent and separated from community.  It’s easy to be self-sufficient and independent in this modern world. That doesn’t mean this practice serves us well.  

I am the first to be guilty of this.  Especially as a single mom. I’ve always done things by myself for my daughter and am very good at it.  So much so that when my mom came to visit (when my daughter was young), I’d do everything … I’d be wearing my daughter, carrying the backpack (with her supplies) and often have a bag for myself … just doing it all.  My mom would gently remind me that she could also help … and what a treat that was. It’s where we get the expression ‘it takes a village’.  I was so used to doing it by myself that I didn’t even think to ask for help (which is a whole other topic!). 

I remember when I was little, we would go to my grandparents’ house every week for a family dinner.  It was so much fun and something I so looked forward to every week.  This tradition continued for many years and was pure magic. Whether you do this with the family you were born into or family that you have created (as in friends), this is key to a healthy life.  Of course, this is not something I’m recommending right now (at least not outside of your immediate family).  You can share a meal virtually in this moment. Not quite the same, but still a way to connect!