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The spoonie life is often a lonely one, especially during a nation-wide lockdown, but solitude doesn't have to be a bad thing. In fact, Christians have sought out solitude from the beginning in order to commune with God and wrestle with their demons (sometimes literally). Holly discusses how she has been trying to make the most out of enforced isolation by learning from monasticism and reflecting on the spiritual reality. She also discusses the Penguin Classics collection Early Christian Writings and how the lives of Sts. Herman of Alaska, Ignatius of Antioch, and Polycarp of Smyrna can inspire and challenge us when faced with disease and death.For more resources, see The Life of Antony by St. Athanasius, The Lord of Spirits podcast, and Dn. Michael Hyatt's podcast series on the apostolic fathers.[[2:44] Book Time (Penguin Classics' Early Christian Writings)[We'd love to hear from you! Leave a comment or send a message through our website, or follow us on social media @SpoonieTeaTime. If you'd like to support more content like this, you can make small one-time or recurring donations through Buy Me a Coffee. Every little bit helps!