Do you sometimes struggle with making decisions? I know I do, and there seem to be more and more decisions to make every day. Sure, we still have the simple ones like what to wear and where to go out to eat. But then there's the bigger ones, like will it be safe? Do I need to wear a mask? Should I travel right now? Is this still the job I want? What should I tell my loved ones about x, y, z, and will they understand?
I went to a Hanukkah party recently that made it clear to me we're all still deciding things. The party was indoor and outdoor. Some people wore masks, some did not. Some chose not to come. Some said "hi" but kept their distance. And you know what? All of those decisions were fine and acceptable. The host family made it clear that all personal decisions were valid and welcome. They even provided a basket of masks for those who wanted one but didn't have one. So cool.
I think the problem comes when we doubt ourselves and our decisions. We can fret not onl...