- Sep 30, 2018
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If I could identify one emotion that stands out that I feel the most from this whole pandemic thing it would be sadness. Even more than loneliness. I can go out and see people, but I can't get near them. It's like everyone has an invisible brick wall around them.
I go to the store and I'm not sure if I should face the cashier when talking or not. My neighbor who used to annoy me by opening his door to talk every time I left my house, simply cracked open his door the other day and slammed it shut again. Never thought I'd miss talking to him! I go hiking and every time I pass someone I feel like I have to practically walk off the trail to maintain the six feet between us. I don't know when I'll see my grandparents again, or my co-workers (the part-time workers I'll possibly never see again) or anyone from my church (live-streaming isn't the same and you can't shake hands or hug or anything).
My only consolation is that I had a *secret* second job with my best friend and it's food related so that should continue for awhile at least. Also, my family doesn't care if I visit, though I'm afraid perhaps they aren't taking this serious enough either...
It's really hard to be single and quarantined!
So I just feel sad. Today there were moments I could honestly cry because I don't see any end in sight. It's been such an inconvenience to people I know, some of our local restaurants are sure to suffer from this, and on top of all that I think I'm developing a cavity. Great timing...
I have things to do, but I'm tired of zero physical contact and so little face to face communication. I'm "touch starved" as it is, and this just makes it so much worse. I honestly feel like I'm in solitary confinement almost.
What does the Bible have to say about forced isolation?
I go to the store and I'm not sure if I should face the cashier when talking or not. My neighbor who used to annoy me by opening his door to talk every time I left my house, simply cracked open his door the other day and slammed it shut again. Never thought I'd miss talking to him! I go hiking and every time I pass someone I feel like I have to practically walk off the trail to maintain the six feet between us. I don't know when I'll see my grandparents again, or my co-workers (the part-time workers I'll possibly never see again) or anyone from my church (live-streaming isn't the same and you can't shake hands or hug or anything).
My only consolation is that I had a *secret* second job with my best friend and it's food related so that should continue for awhile at least. Also, my family doesn't care if I visit, though I'm afraid perhaps they aren't taking this serious enough either...
It's really hard to be single and quarantined!
So I just feel sad. Today there were moments I could honestly cry because I don't see any end in sight. It's been such an inconvenience to people I know, some of our local restaurants are sure to suffer from this, and on top of all that I think I'm developing a cavity. Great timing...
I have things to do, but I'm tired of zero physical contact and so little face to face communication. I'm "touch starved" as it is, and this just makes it so much worse. I honestly feel like I'm in solitary confinement almost.
What does the Bible have to say about forced isolation?