We communicate everyday with others.
The more effective ways we communicate today are by emailing one another, verbal words, body language and in a spiritual atmosphere.
When Covid-19 took over the world in my opinion we lost all communication towards one another.
As individuals we were forced to stay away from touch and feel.
We distanced ourselves from verbal communication by placing glass or plexiglass barriers on windows as shields.
We had to obey by 6 foot social distance towards one another in lines at the grocery store, schools and in the workplace.
As holidays were also on pause with our close family and friends.
Furthermore, weddings were postponed and having a child during the pandemic was not just lonely and scary but many had been separated from the ones we love.
Places of worship were forced to close their doors and masks were enforced to be placed over our mouth for protection.
Wow that was a lot to take in…
Today as I sit and reflect on where we are and where we are going it brings many emotions out. I know I am not alone as that comforts me.
However, we need to unify back together and communicate and converse.
Having conversation towards one another is an impairment to our health, wellness and job security to move forward and regain personal interaction.
When we lose communication
From “The email Bustle” Author and Healthy Lifestyle Coach, Liz Traines states 11 things a human loses when we stop communicating from one another in just 1 day:
● Depression
● Poor Self Esteem
● Loss Of Reality
● Increased Tumor Risk
● Body Chills
● Decreased Sense of Empathy
● Decreased Ability to Learn
● Inflammation
● Shorter Life Span
● Increased Risk Of Dementia
● Reduced Resilience
Sitting at the table
Do you and your family ever congregate around the table and talk about specific topics at dinner?
Like…
How was your day?
What happened in school?
Laughing and sitting next to one another sharing a meal and some company.
How about work functions, Christmas parties and sporting events.
Wow, did I miss those days!
Many families out there didn’t feel comfortable getting together and that was sad and very understandable with the fear of the unknown.
I remember..
I remember taking walks with my Mom having to walk away from each other on opposite sides of the streets, yelling from a distance
“Are you feeling ok?”
“ Don’t forget to wash your hands”
“ Where is your mask?”
It wasn’t..
How have you been?
Anything new and different?
Any plans this weekend?
We all knew what we were all doing and that was staying away from each other.
I felt fear from every angle of the pandemic.
I walked around with more than two masks on, steering clear from anyone entering my path, gloves on each hand, spraying disinfectant on almost everything I owned.
I even wiped my outside car handles and all my groceries after every trip from the store.
“We have a chance to do something extraordinary. As we head out of this pandemic we can change the world. Create a world of love. A world where we are kind to each other. A world were we are kind no matter what class, race, sexual orientation, what religion or lack of or what job we have. A world we don’t judge those at the food bank
because that may be us if things were just slightly different. Let love and kindness be our roadmap.”
― Johnny Corn
How can we..
How can we get back to a place where we enjoyed and thrived over one another’s company? When we weren’t afraid to give a handshake or a hug.
Five things we can do to help us regain positive communication:
● Maintain Eye Contact/keeping your eyes focused
● Manage Emotions and Remember Others during this difficult time
● Be Patient and Kind
● More Direct contact then Virtually
● Cherish Time
“When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.”
-Ernest Hemingway
This post was written by Lauren K., and published by Convenient Counseling Services.
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