Inspired by Pamela’s own reflecting, here are three questions to consider:
1. Pamela draws a parallel between her children’s toddler years and this unexpected period of quarantining. The words that come rushing back are, “I’m going to miss this.” What is something happening in your life today, however small or big, that you realize intuitively you, too, will miss? While you have it, how can you lean more fully into the experience of it? Is there a way of capturing whatever you are cherishing now so you can revisit it, if only in memory, later?
2. Now that everyday life has been paused and punctuated with a new normal, Pamela sees what she was too busy to see before—that is, that there is room in her life to raise the bar for how much time she spends meaningfully connecting with others. Where do you want to raise the bar in your own life? When you are connecting with others, what is one thing you forget about yourself and/or your life?
3. Pamela reflects on what she believes to be our most valuable asset: time. What is one moment you wish you could return to and spend an extra hour in? Why is this moment meaningful?
Now, it’s your turn to reflect.