When you were a child, did you ever get sent to your room for a “time-out?” If you did, you know that you didn’t go there with the friend you got in trouble with. You also didn’t go there with the brother or sister you were fighting with. You were basically “in solitary” for a while.
We are at a time in our world when we have all been given a time out. The difference is that we are not in our rooms alone. The whole world is basically in a forced lockdown. When we see photos from friends and relatives around the world, we realize that we are all in this together. This should give us a feeling of solidarity and unity. This epidemic is a world-wide event and it is something that we will all remember together.
What can we do while we are experiencing our “time-out?” We can keep our perspective and realize that it will not last forever. We can think about and pray for those essential workers who are working in the public arena, doing more than an ordinary public service. They are literally keeping things running, i.e. our medical workers are keeping the hospitals and clinics open for us. The retail workers are keeping the grocery stores open and those in the transportation industry are keeping the flow of goods moving where they are most needed. We can also pray for our government officials who are trying to figure out the best way to keep the public safe. They are under a tremendous strain as they attempt to navigate this public health crisis. When it is over, may we never take any of them for granted again.
Yes, we are in a time-out, but it doesn’t have to be an unproductive time. May we use this unexpected gift of time to lift up and encourage our neighbors and friends. May it draw us closer to those near and far as we experience this unique time together.
Image by Lauren Lafond. Courtesy of Pixabay.
So … a timeout with no pouting? No complaining? I’m willing to give it a try but it is a brand new concept to me! 🙂
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Thanks for the giggle! So true! 😊
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Good one! 😀
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AMEN
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May God this will end soon. So we all keep moving out. But Now stay home & safe.
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Yes, you too!
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I’m making the most of it in terms of writing poetry and doing those household chores that I’ve put off for a better time. (no time like the present)
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Good for you! May you be richly blessed! ❤❤❤❤
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Yes, it’s a time out! And It will end soon. 💪🏻💪🏻🥰
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Great post! Yes, prayers for all the essential workers. I’m enjoying the time-out and doing things that I normally don’t have time for and figuring out ways to contribute to a healthier world, like a garden and working at home.
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Wonderful!!!
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
FOR ME…THAT’S KNOWN AS SLEEP!
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What a blessing! Thank you!
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