Social Distancing

My neighbor’s son, David, is the quarterback of our local football team, a very personable and good-looking young man. 

“Football is a rough and tough sport, isn’t it?” I commented one day, full of sympathy. This was many years ago, when “Social Distancing” hadn’t been invented yet.

He looked at me puzzled and pondered my words. Then he laughed and exclaimed, “Sure, it’s rough and tough. That makes it a great sport! In football you’ve got to be rough and tough.”

Now it was my turn to ponder his words.

David had pinpointed the very essence of Human Nature. Men as well as  women crave contact with other people; we covet close connection with our friends; we cherish a friendly hug. 

Is it surprising then that social distancing is so challenging for us? Had we succeeded in social distancing in the early spring, a pandemic would not have happened. As it is, the numbers of new cases are climbing daily. It shows how burdensome it is for us to overcome our innermost nature and desire to be close to one another, and yet not to be told. 

Keep well,

Until next time,

Rosi