A Wish for the Week Ahead

May we care for ourselves as we would a beloved friend, with encouraging words, reminders to eat and rest, and if needed, a firm kick in the proverbial rump. May we recognize in others the pain, fear, loneliness, and worry that we often feel ourselves, and may we find it in us to be patient or at least civil. May we drink good coffee, do good work, and listen to good music. May we remember who we are and who we aspire to be.