How many times have we gone through tough times and told ourselves that we would change our behaviour when it’s all over. I told myself to remember what I had learned and that if it would happen again, I would act differently. Not too long after, I had forgotten what I wanted to do differently and I was back in my daily routines. 

Currently, being quarantined and forced to stay at home has given me the opportunity to write down what I’ve learned so far. When this crazy time is finally over, I can remind myself what is truly important. 

As I share these thoughts, I want to encourage you to either do the same or just think about it.

For today’s post I want to talk about the new social media.

Ironically I have always thought that social media is the one thing that keeps us from being social and connected to one-another. In times of isolation and loneliness I am sure that this opportunity of being virtually connected can have a big impact on our lives. However, the important thing is how we use it. If we are scrolling for two or more hours a day and are thinking about the good old times, which happened to be just two weeks ago, then it will keep us at a distance from one another’s lives. Nothing will change. As soon as we start to use this tool of social media as a new meeting point where we can talk and share our lives together, it starts to make a difference. Many people feel lonely these days. In my opinion, this is exactly where the enemy wants us: To be apart, feeling lonely and not being able to have any kind of contact or interaction. 

What could you do, organize or start on social media which can help others in times of being lonely? 

I want to remind my future self to think about others and take time to meet their needs.

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