Human socializing had been a complicated space where humans were creating hell havoc on the ecosystem. Mother earth was struggling for its own balance but was in vain. Then happened a “Great Novel Corona” who brought Pandemic waves to the whole world.
“Socializing” which once meant to reach out… meet more people, be popular is now replaced by the more deeper meaning of life which was very well the essence of spirituality ie –Just Be With Yourself!
Social Distancing (Keeping Your Distance to Stay Safe)-That’s the New Normal!
Irony in pandemic-induced social distancing that pushes humans to the confines of their home, recuperates the lost connection of birds, and animals with mother nature. Wildlife such as sambar deer, small Indian civet, peacocks, elephants and even nilgai, took over India’s deserted streets to show that they are marking their territories again.
“You are not necessary. The air, earth, water and sky without you are fine. When you come back, remember that you are my guests. Not my masters.”
As nature acted its forces on us to be in the lockdown, it gave us the new dimension to life too. We were caught up in the vicious cycle of our daily life. We had various reasons to complain for our self imposed issues like pollution, traffic chaos, stress, too much work pressure, no time for family, no time to exercise, needing a break, wanting to be myself for sometime, why i need more all the time and so on…
Stay Home became a New Staycation.
Stepping out of the house and finding reasons to be happy is no more a norm of the day! Now we can read a book, take a long shower or just lie on the bed and stare at the ceiling. We have our reasons to wake up early, spread the curtains wide, open the window and breathe in – breathe out. Sip our favorite tea and enjoy the beautiful chirping around. You feel so positive and you fill your home with positivity and see how it brings a change in everything around.
Social Distancing is a new Closeness
With our hectic work schedules, we barely got time to spend time with family or our home. We were part of a vicious cycle of tiredness.
We never realized the hidden pleasures of doing things together at home. For the first time we lived life in real sense as part of the home. Sharing responsibilities, us time, watching Ramayana and Mahabharata, cooking favorite foods and enjoying in peace, doing family fitness workouts together, and sharing the feeling of gratitude for being part of each other.
Social distancing taught us to just Sit and Relax in the comfort of our home.
A New Perspective to Socialising.
Physically distanced but emotionally more connected to ourselves and to the real people in our lives.
This social distancing gave us the reasons to explore our hidden talents. We explored our new artistic side and some of us chose to be the Master Chefs of our house.
We no longer lookout for the best bar in town to connect. Connecting on Zoom or Facetime is the new happy connection between family and friends.
Connecting over political views, or participating in virtual antakshari/ tambola over a glass of wine is a new personal time with no distraction. Also sharing your favorite recipes gives one another a high and inspiration to try something new in their kitchen to enjoy that dish together.
Social Distancing taught us the Art of Gratitude!
The art of Gratitude towards mother nature, our leadership, health workers, community workers, for all what life has offered us in its small ways as a blessing.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
Happiness Doesn’t Lie in Possessions but In all Little Things We Possess.
Minimalism is the mantra of life
Enjoy the little things you worked hard for!
Gratitude is a positive emotion that can make you happy and change your attitude about life – like an emotional reset button. Read my post on Gratitude, Boosts Health and Wellness
Stay Clean …Go Corona Go Corona
We learned the hard way the importance of staying clean and to be safe. We became conscious to the utmost consciousness towards our surroundings and measures for cleanliness.
Let’s Keep This Wisdom!
Internet-A Life Savior in This Novel Time
Thank God the Internet-A New Age Tool actually became savior for all. A social connection in the social distancing time!
It’s significance came to light in real essence for those who never realized the potential.
The education moved from real time classes to virtual ones.
Organisations which were rigid in their work ecosystem had no choice than to give into the experiment of Work from Home and by virtue of it many would learn the ways of future cost efficiency.
Fitness no longer confined to studios and fixed hours. Virtual classes made the fitness regime more effective for all at the convenience of time and flexibility.
Last but not the least, during lockdown people have embraced social media to the point that there is an unprecedented rise in screen time, a 25% increase in engagement on Instagram and TikTok in the past month and a staggering 72% increase on #ad content by influencers. (source: thedrum.com)
From live music performances on Facebook and Instagram to online antakshari on Hangouts, to YouTube, comedy videos, and news items to hashtag challenges on TikTok egging users to suggest ways to beat the lockdown blues, social media platforms and their users are finding novel ways to stay engaged.
From social distancing to total lockdowns and curfews, people across the globe are having to adapt to a new way of life.
Leaping into an Uncertain Future while Social Distancing!
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