Social Distancing. Quarantines. Orders to shelter in place and stay at home. These healthy precautions were enacted to help curb the spread of the virus, but the unintended consequence is that they may have also generated an unhealthy preoccupation with ourselves. Part 2 of the “Encouragement” series reminds us of our responsibility to encourage one another, especially given that technology has afforded us many ways to stay connected even while we are physically apart. While you listen to Dr. Stanley, think about how you can reassure someone who may feel discouraged, afraid, or alone.
For more messages from Charles Stanley, including this week’s broadcast, go to intouch.org/tv.