We are in a new reality. Electronic meetings are going on around the world. They allow loners or travelers to join a meeting. I hear people say, “Yes, but they are not face-to-face meetings.” I beg to differ as they are face-to-face meetings. They are just not in-person meetings.

We can see people’s faces, reactions, responses. We can see others’ responses and put names to faces. I have a concern. There are many people who are joining meetings with a picture instead of their live self. I believe that is dangerous for them. They are hiding. Often, they are doing something and not joining completely. That seems like secrets to me. ‘Our secrets keep us sick.’ Come out of the closet.

I think it is also not fair to the group. We are sitting around one circle. If someone joins, we make the circle bigger. We are inclusive. Joining with a picture does not fit that attitude. Sitting outside the circle does not fit that attitude. We are a fellowship, so let’s join together. I do not want to see your PR photo or a funny saying. I want to share life with you.