Greetings Dear Reader,
Whilst we are in our homes, it is necessary to stay in touch
with people. We have the advantage over
every previous global plague in that we have social media to support us in our
social distance. I have seen something a
couple of times that I wish to ponder in a positive way.
It seems, in a time when people are experiencing forced
isolation, one of the choices they make is to edit their “friends list”. Sometimes they put out a post to see who responds
and delete those who do not. It always
seems to me that this puts a narrow, heavy condition on friendships.
If we expect others to respond to us, we must know all of
their circumstances. We must understand
everything about their lives and how they use their social media. Without this knowledge, our conditions are
unjust. We have discussed often that any
expectations make love conditional and can kill it. It is the same for friendships.
I have been unfriended by people who are angry with me and
by those who did not hear from me as often as they wished. I think I want to propose something that could
be healthier for everyone. Instead of
going on a public purge, quietly reach out to people with whom you have not
connected in some time.
Post something positive on their wall. Send an instant message that is
encouraging. Tag someone in a post that
will be uplifting. Give someone a
surprise that is positive and kind. These
acts of love and kindness that encourage can be an oasis in the sea of fear and
negativity.
We are seeing humans controlled by fear and panic. We can provide a little light in this
gloom. Our positive interactions can
give others a place to stand. Our faith
can help others have hope. As we move
more slowly through this time, let us consider investing in those we know who
may need the encouragement. Perhaps we can
give enough light so that others can find their way.
I spent some time yesterday evening looking over my friends'
list. I invested in praying for my
friends and sending some of them encouraging notes. I will use the fortnight of solitude to send
them notes of encouragement and kindness.
It is a simple thing but it may help.
How about you Dear Reader; care to take up the challenge?
Wishing you joy in the journey,
Aramis Thorn
Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every
writer who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a
homeowner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure
store.”
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