Is Social Distancing Bringing People Together?
Grateful for the love in this time of fear
I opened my laptop up the other day and the screen was blank…For a moment, I was shook — what is going on?! What is happening to my computer?
I shouldn’t have been surprised. I will admit, I have a lot of tabs open and I haven’t been turning off my computer at night (I can feel the eye roll of my kids… from a distance… : ). But I digress…
I gathered myself and just restarted the computer. While I was waiting, the thought came to me — what if my computer still had a problem?! What if it didn’t work?
Then in my days of isolation, I would really be isolated!
Living alone with two cats (I pay the mortgage yet now I feel like I’m invading their space), I have only myself to talk to. And only so much to say. At times, I forget a thought…with no one here to remind me…
Yet when I sit in front of my computer, I am connected with so many. Through social media, and with time on my hands, I can reach out and virtually touch almost anyone. And they too are doing the same.
I’m connecting with those I see on a regular basis. And reconnecting with those I don’t. Some are local business acquaintances, or friends of friends that I also know. Included are the many groups that I belong to filled with people nationwide.
People I will once again see, and more that I will never meet.
We are sharing our days, bringing insight and wisdom from others we follow, laughing, even shedding some tears — all of us home alone, yet together.
What would it be like to be in isolation with only a TV and a radio?! I mentioned this to my son and he noted that the only radio he has is in his car which is not being used now. The only place I have a radio too, come to think of it.
Luckily this was only a fleeting thought and not reality.
Another place I am really feeling the love is in this community that Dr Mehmet Yildiz created, Illumination. I am grateful to be connecting with so many wonderful writers. Love felt through the claps, highlights, and comments…
…in this time of fear, love is strong and so appreciated!
I’d like to share some of the connections I’ve made on Medium. Talented people sharing during this creative time. In no particular order — and with hopes that I didn’t leave anyone out: JeffHerring.com, Tim Maudlin, Melody Campbell, Timothy Key, Mary Holden, Margie Peterson, Paul Myers MBA, Matt Lillywhite, Paul Myers MBA, Marcela Cruz-Gibbons, Jennifer Rosater, Sylvia Love Johnson, Helen Boss, Dr. Karen Finn, Joseph Serwach, Joan Kent, PhD, Dan Langerock, Selma, Mohamed El-Masry, iWrite!, Terry Mansfield, Catherine Delia, Desiree Driesenaar, Indra Raj Pathak, Tom Byers, Rolli, Blake Lazur, Lilycelle Belarmino Ausa, Pavane Ravel, Yvonne Palmer, Kathryn A. LeRoy, PhD, Thomas Anderson, Volo Vash, Bill Abbate, Ksenia Sein, Chris Hedges, Salam Khan, Arthur G. Hernandez, GFC: Grown Folk Conversations, George J. Ziogas, Shin Jie Yong, Henery X (long),and of course, once again Dr Mehmet Yildiz.
I am grateful for your company, especially now! Thank you for taking the time to connect with me! And if you haven’t connected with each other, I hope you will.
Until next time~
Sending you light, laughter, and love!
Be Well,
