Carwash: Post-Holiday Sunday Thoughts

Joanne P. McCallie-"Coach P."

“Car wash” art at its finest.

Post-holiday Sunday thoughts. It seems that there’s a blurred reality regarding communication with young folks. I am learning about the silencing effects of pandemic consequences.

We used to draw from experience and share… “ When I was your age, I did this or this or this helped me or I felt like this…” Not so much the case anymore.

The pandemic has stripped the functionality of referent power a bit.

We did not go through a pandemic and lose our younger years of education. We still have full memories-elementary, junior high, high school and college. These “never-to-be-made” memories have consequences in private and public living. Our work spaces must keep this in mind. To enforce complete office work with long hours simulates the confined spaces of pandemic living. It can bring back the thoughts and anxieties of loss. Awful memories. Human connection is key. But so are spaces. Examine productivity and brain health. One approach does not serve all.

We are left to listen and listen and listen. Listen then lead.

To rise and create beauty out of the storm.