When Will Life Return to Normal? Never, Hopefully

‘Normal’ Is the Last Thing We Should Wish For
Dismantling structural capitalism may be unrealistic, but there are practical ways to reframe our relationship to it
Rosie Spinks
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8 min read·
May 27, 2020
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Illustration: Laurie Rollitt
No matter how I face each of these strange days, something feels off. On days when I feel creative, lucid, and even thankful for some of the side effects of this great global pause — usually on…
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Written by Rosie Spinks
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Writing about how to create a meaningful life in a chaotic world. Formerly a lifestyle and business reporter. Find me: rojospinks.com @rojospinks.
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