Some Positives from Social Distancing

The world is scary right now.  People are sick, dying, isolated, afraid.  So many are losing their jobs, so add ‘desperate’ to that list.  This is serious.  COVID-19 is a beast that is changing the way we live, work, and socialize. 

Social distancing is likely to become the phrase of the year – maybe even the decade.  I personally don’t mind it too much; my job can easily be done at home and I always have a puzzle going.  #homebody.  This social distancing isn’t so easy for many of you with children or with jobs that can’t be done from home.  And for most, it’s only been a week or so.  It will get old.

I expect that most of us will get annoyed eventually, argue with our spouses, yell at our kids or dogs, BUT for now, here’s what I’ve been seeing either in my own neighborhood or via Facebook/Insta posts –

• More people are out walking or playing with their kids in their driveways or yards
• Couples dancing in their kitchens
• Families out walking in the woods
• Runners out running – solo or in groups, notably distant from one another
• Family members continuing to “visit” their elders in nursing homes through the window
• Friends checking in on one another
• Friends posting cute/funny/light posts (we all need distraction!)
• Friends spring cleaning, getting organized, etc.
• Everyone’s rediscovering games, puzzles, and just going outdoors

I hope people continue to #stayTFhome so we can flatten the curve and start the healing.  Until then, I hope this “old fashioned” way of life continues for a little while.  I hate the reason for it, but it’s a good look for us all.