Just as people thought social atmosphere couldn\u2019t have been worse amid HK\u2019s protests last December, things hit rockbottom these days, with the global outbreak of COVID-19.<\/p>\n
Travelling is banned. Ordering takeouts become a norm. Social gatherings become a taboo.<\/p>\n
I guess everyone in society is somehow affected by the disease. I have an acquaintance whose favourite activities are all banned: going to fitness classes, large group gatherings, going to the cinema, you name it. For me, I don\u2019t do those activities a lot, but business is indeed worse these days. Everyone has to suffer.<\/p>\n
Yet social distancing shouldn\u2019t be that much of a hassle. I\u2019ve always thought the collective intelligence of a group is less than the sum of the individuals\u2019. When we\u2019re alone, instead of missing the days we hang out with friends, it perhaps is a good idea to clear our thoughts and prepare what\u2019s next. Learning to be alone, enjoying to be alone without feeling lonely, those are the cures for isolation depression.<\/p>\n
Please stay safe everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Just as people thought social atmosphere couldn\u2019t have been worse amid HK\u2019s protests last December, things hit rockbottom these days, with the global outbreak of COVID-19. Travelling is banned. Ordering takeouts become a norm. Social gatherings become a taboo. I … Continue reading