In fall 2021, amid pandemic restrictions, author Thomas Harrington asked a masked supermarket cashier a simple question: Are you staying human? This spontaneous moment sparked his book exploring how to preserve dignity and connection in difficult times.
It was an unusually warm day in the fall of 2021 when this all started. After exchanging the usual quiet greetings that people do in such moments, I noticed the tired face of the overheated and masked woman behind the supermarket checkout counter. I asked her a simple but deep question. Are you staying human? This came suddenly to me as a way to connect beyond the surface.
The question was meant to acknowledge the difficulty of the times. People were dealing with masks, rules, and separation that made everyday tasks feel strange and lonely. The cashier's weary look showed how these measures were affecting everyone. It was a call to remember our common humanity despite the challenges around us.
From this encounter grew the idea for the book Staying Human. Thomas Harrington from Brownstone Institute shares thoughts on keeping our souls intact in an age that seems to tear at them. The introduction sets the stage for reflections on personal stories and broader issues about society and individual spirit during crises.
Original Author: Thomas Harrington | Source: Brownstone Institute
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