Oh wait. Other people and other relationships matter?

You mean like, a lot?

They matter more than money or reputation or power or the ever ephemeral one — success?

My friend, they call it the strong and stoic, or sober weird and angry male role as part of the conditioning you’ve received as part of your #manbox training.

Maybe it just took the coronalclypse for you to notice how not well that old paradigm was working for you?

Your piece here is BEAUTIFUL. I love that you discovered firsthand that vulnerability and connection are the keys to meaning and happiness and joy. It’s always been true. It’s just more obvious now.

By the by, I clicked on this title because I’ve really come to enjoy your writing. Knew you’d be keeping it real with this one.

Blessed be. Texas is still warm and full of rain and mosquitos and beggars lice. Hope you make it back to see your family soon. And stay safe!