Early in the pandemic, an article circulated compelling readers to embrace this “Sacred Pause” that this once in a lifetime event has provided. As the weeks dragged into months with no end in sight, I have kept the author’s words in the back of my mind. I’ve taken note of what I truly miss, and what I really don’t, in hopes this will guide a more intentional rebuilding of my life, time, money, energy, and relationships when we one day return to “normal”.