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Living during this time of Covid-19, wearing a mask has become mandatory in much of the country. But what does it say about someone when they insist you wear a mask at work but they don't return the favor. Coronavirus sure has complicated things and created some moral dilemmas. 

The media have continued to use the term "new normal" in a life after Covid 19. Watching the news could have many people believe that coronavirus will cause the United States and the world in general to never be the same again. Many videos and articles have been made to suggest that the "new normal" will include everyone wearing masks, restaurants having less seating, airlines taking less passengers, and the ways we interact with each other will never be the same again. Even sporting events, festivals, and any other large gathering of people are said to be a thing of the past never to return to the world we once knew. But I beg to differ. The new normal is not sustainable. Businesses cannot stay open and survive in a world that is restricted by spacing guidelines. People cannot live in a world of permanent social distancing and mask wearing. The economy and society in general can only operate like it has been during nationwide lockdown and quarantine for a temporary amount of time. However, in the long run, life as we know it (for the most part) needs to return back to normalcy. These of course are all my own opinion. Covid 19 is still a deadly virus that we still need to take seriously, but at some point things will need to change.

I've heard of many people breaking down in tears due to the fact that they feel they can't hug their loved ones. Mostly coming from grandparents who feel they cannot hug and cherish their grandchildren in the age of coronavirus. Many of them feel that they simply can't do it. But the truth is, they can. In this episode I talk about why it might be better to just hug those you love and stop being fearful if it causing you emotional distress. 

As a guy who delivers furniture for a living, I have to go into complete strangers, oh I mean customers homes to set up their furniture. But what happens when there is a viral pandemic that has swept throughout the country, killed thousands of people, and caused the government to step in and shut everything down for a month? Well, I guess people still want their nonessential furniture delivered, crazy huh? 

In this episode I break down a few things I have noticed being back on the job for the last couple of days and a few of my thoughts on some of the things going on with coronavirus and reopening the economy for business. 

My state is among one of the many that are beginning to reopen the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Today was my first day back at my job. I soon realized I was being watched through a camera almost the entire day. When does employee monitoring go too far? Is it worth the added stress, anxiety and possible resentment of employees?

No matter your situation in life, there is so much to be thankful for. But many people tend to lose sight of what is important in life, instead focusing on the small things that don't really matter but contribute to so much unneeded stress and anger. In my line of work, I see people who seem to have it all, a big house, nice cars, and expensive luxury goods. But many times they come across as so unhappy about the smallest imperfections in material possessions. 



There seems to be a great lack of gratitude coming from many people who fail to take a step back, look at the things they do have, and be thankful. Being aware of just how lucky you really are and the good things that exist in your life can really help to change your mindset and be an overall more positive person who doesn't get stuck on the small things.