"Writing and reading decrease our sense of isolation.
They deepen and widen and expand our sense of life;
they feed our soul."
Ann Lamott
I have been quarantined for over 4 weeks. Prior to that were the Nashville tornadoes, and I took shelter in my daughter and son in law's lovely home. My conversations have been limited to them or with my grandson of 3 1/2 years and granddaughter 18 months. I have learned from all of them.
When I realize I am regressing in a certain area, I can revisit one of my books or delve into journaling. I can express my self fully without concern of judgment or reprimand. I am not imposing on any one nor am I hiding. I can just be fully in the moment without censors.
It will be a few more weeks before a person of my 'age' can be allowed on the streets and stores again. I question where I might go. Truth be told, there are very few destinations in my mind, for the risk of bringing contamination home to the family would devastate me. The definition between want and need have become quite clear determining where I hold space.
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