We are all of us struggling to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe and sane during this crisis. Some are turning to gardening, long walks, making music, art, or writing. Some are spending their time making useful things for others, such as face masks. The following essayists have found that sometimes significant challenges turn out to be opportunities in disguise.

1. My Grandmother’s Dicho
2. Feeding a Hunger
3. The Strange Blessing That Brought Me Home
4. Joy Cometh in the Morning
5. My Father Told Me I Was Fat