Rabbi David N. Young
Back in March when we started our stay at home, we thought it was fun. At first it was a unique time to hang out with the family, make cute videos, and hang out in pajamas. As the weeks went on we realized we needed to take this a little more seriously. We learned that the month or two we originally expected to sequester was not going to work unless everyone was doing it. Not everyone was doing it. (Though it varies by demographic, on average only 44% of people wear a mask all the time when they are in public, according to a poll from mid-July.) Then camps were cancelled, going to the beach was risky, travel was only possible by RV, and our emotions went from excited to intrigued to scared.
However we deal with the realities of 2020, it brings comfort knowing that we are all dealing with this together. We are learning that physical distance does not need to mean social distance. Exactly like dealing with grief, we can find that our friends, family, and community are present for us. Even though we cannot give them a hug, we can give them a proverbial shoulder to cry on. They cannot hold our hand, but they can be a support to lean on.
We may be distant, but we are here for each other.
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