Coronavirus Chronicles 2

Is anyone noticing people interaction on the incline? I know we are supposed to be sheltering in place. I understand most people aren’t at work. But when I go for walks or drive through my neighborhood I see people out and about.

Strangers smiling, waving, even talking (6 feet apart). It’s really odd to see actually. When you turn on the news it’s a doom and gloom situation. But when you venture out, the number of walkers has increased. The number of bikers is on the rise. People are certainly being more active.

From experiences I’ve had going to grocery stores, people seem to be conversing more, also. Either about the actual Coronavirus, how they are coping through it, the shortage of toilet paper, the difference in state policies and regulations. People are talking again in agreement. Thats a miracle unto itself.

I’m wondering why.

I have a hunch it’s because we finally all have one thing in common. We all are effected by this pandemic. Whether you believe the origin story or not, you can’t deny its effecting people and lives across the world. So when we see fellow humans, we nod and understand. We are going through the same thing. All together.