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A remedy for isolation
In a recent conversation, a friend mentioned something she occasionally hears about from fellow employees who work from home: professional isolation. It’s a disconnected feeling sometimes experienced by people who aren’t in a traditional workplace, with in-person meetings or opportunities to socialize with colleagues.
Feeling isolated isn’t limited to remote employees—or even to people who live alone. No matter what the setting, we may feel that no one needs us, no one cares for us, no one understands us.
Odd as it may sound, I’ve found that one way to end feelings of isolation is solitude. Although solitude does refer to being alone, what I’m talking about is more of a mental state—a quiet, gentle environment for reflection, for prayer.
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