Thank you!

It’s worth taking a second to think about people who are doing more than expected, more than they have to do, more than we can imagine. Authors get to put a page in their book thanking people who have quietly and persistently and generously helped. But the page is rarely read. I’m filled with gratitude for the healthcare workers who have shown up to do the jobs that they never hoped to have to do, risking so much to help people. From doctors, to retired nurses who are putting on their scrubs to help out again. And thank you to the frontline workers and volunteers in my town and yours, from the food market to the fire department, from the gas station to the police. They’re showing up and doing it with grace.And proud of anyone who stops clicking on a media channel that’s in the business of profiting from the attention that comes with amplifying that same fear. Thanks to Zoom for dealing with a 20x increase in traffic and not missing a beat. Just like so many other tech companies that are quietly doing what they said they would do. Thank you to the non-profit leaders, entrepreneurs and project managers who have figured out how to pivot on a dime, protecting the jobs of their teams and serving their customers in new and powerful ways. Thanks to every parent who is at home with kids, balancing competing priorities and still being there for the ones who need them. And thanks to resilient and patient therapists, teachers and spiritual leaders who are figuring out how to be there, fully present, even if it’s on a video screen. I’m grateful for the unseen but not anonymous people who are delivering packages, maintaining webservers, fixing the things that break and showing up every single day. And I’m glad that so many people are ignoring the charlatans who are trying to profit from panic, preying on the fear that comes with a pandemic. And to my friends from all over, who are sheltering in place but sharing good vibes in so many ways. And most of all, I’m grateful to you, my family & friends, regardless of the last time we communicated. Have a great week,
-Gary