The sacred texts of all religions propose some variation of God is good, all lives are of great value, and we ought to be kind to one another. Perhaps this 2020 pandemic is a global resetting of our priorities. We’ve seen the air get cleaner and nature venturing further into developed communities. We’re realizing the importance and impact of contributions from people who are typically underpaid and underappreciated: cleaning crews, those who grow, process, deliver, stock and serve our food, teachers, nurses’ aides, caregivers to the very young, elderly, disabled, and critically ill, and those who deliver mail and packages to our homes.

Will 2020 be the year we realize the value of work we have taken for granted all these years? Will 2020 show us once and for all that we truly are interdependent on one another?  When one person is infected by this virus, we are all exposed to danger.

How wise we would be if we finally, fully appreciated the dignity and worth of each person in our global village. Many good people are doing great things in our global village. Welcome to HowWiseThen were I lift up their efforts.