A gift for us all

For many, it has been a very long and exhausting year faced with uncertainty, anxiety and fear, but we are nearing the end of this journey together. A vaccine is around corner and it is rolling out to our brave health care workers and first responders over the next few weeks.

While we could not have fathomed the impact of this pandemic last December or how it would have changed our lives, we have all learned something about ourselves from our collective journey into the abyss. In an odd sort of way, the pandemic provided us each with a “gift.” We may not have wanted it, expected it or even knew what to do with it, but it was presented to us. For some, the gift may have brought you closer to your children, significant other, parents, friends or even God. The gift may have helped you reevaluate what is important in life, or taught you patience, perseverance or hope. For others the gift may have helped you appreciate the value of time and good health.

Viktor Frankl, a Holocaust survivor and one of my favorite authors who wrote “Man’s Search For Meaning,” talked about the importance of finding meaning through difficult events. To go through something as challenging as a pandemic and not have learned anything would be a shame. Therefore, I dare to ask you this holiday season, what gift do you receive from the pandemic? And how will you share this gift with others.

May peace be with you,

Scott K. Wilderman

President/CEO Career Resources, Inc.

Bridgeport