Social distancing and sheltering-in-place affect more than how many feet separate us in the grocery check-out line. Driving home from the store the other day, my mother commented about other drivers allowing more distance between their cars.
A psychological shift occurs when our social cues are altered. So much has changed in such a short period of time.
It’ll be a while before we’re able to gather in ways that feel familiar. Part of loving our neighbor will mean wearing a mask. It protects you and those around you. It also helps our medical providers by keeping infection rates low.