Human are social beings, so what happens when we are forced to distance ourselves from each other? I think we see a hole start to develop emotionally, mentally, relationally, and spiritually!
So here are some tips for you to distance yourself without disconnecting from your group members.
1- Instead of text and email, call or video chat.
Texting and email is fast and easy, but it's also non-personal. Since we're already isolated, let's avoid becoming visually and phonically disconnected. Call people if you want to communicate, so you can hear each other's voices. Do a FaceTime call or Google Chat with your group just to check up on them and see their faces. Doing that will do a world of good to help fill our desire for social interaction.
2- Do the same things you've always done, just do them in a different way.
Are you used to seeing each other once per week? Then schedule a call! Used to checking in with people on Monday to see how their weekend went? Do it! Used to eating lunch in the break room with others? Text them a picture of your lunch and tell them you can't wait to start your daily tradition with each other again.
3- Used to growing spiritually together? Then start a Bible reading plan on the YouVersion Bible app and share notes with your group. Start a private Facebook page for your group so that people can post things for encouragement and to challenge each other.
So what are you doing to stay connected through the isolation?
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