SOCIAL DISTANCING RESULTING IN EMOTIONAL DISTANCING

Corona pandemic was never called for. It changed our life in innumerable ways. It taught us the importance of hygiene in our life. One of the most important preventive measures is social distancing, isn’t it funny that the phrase contains two words which are opposite in meaning but convey a new sense. Yes, guessed it right! It is an oxymoron that means we need to increase the distance between two people in public places. It advocates us to be social but from a distance. How is it possible in a culture which believes in warm handshakes, patting and hugging each other to express our warmth for our friends? But Corona has made it possible. Either you stay glued to your friend or catch Corona, choice is yours. But social distancing shouldn’t bring about emotional distancing in our lives. It shouldn’t give us a pretext to overlook our responsibilities towards our parents and elderly people. Even though physical distance has increased we can stay connected to them through mobiles which have become our sole saviour during these difficult times.