During my shopping trip, which I accurately planned to be as fast as possible, I needed assistance at the self-checkout station. Recognizing the woman’s desire to keep as much distance as she could, I felt sorry for  needing her help. As the checkout-machine failed, there was no option of ignoring me. Stepping back, I allowed her to step closer to the display and solve the problem. She was wearing gloves to avoid any kind of contact with the surface. As I waited for her to get it all done, I was thankful that she still worked at the store for my good. 

She can’t stay at home as I can. Of course being at home 24/7 can be challenging as well, but at least I am safe at where I can stay. 

To be honest, I have never really appreciated the workers at grocery stores as much as I should have. With the current situation, where nothing is as it was before, I have begun to see an unseen hero. 

Where have you discovered unseen heroes? 

I want to remind my future self to recognize and appreciate unseen heroes.

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