How do we connect in a socially distanced world

July 23, 2020

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We are in a time where physical contact is forbidden. Where speaking is confined to a distance of 6 feet or more. Where the likelihood of new relationships is dictated by a video share and not a date. So how do we reach that basic physical need of human connection?

It might just be time to double down on the relationships we have. The relationships we have taken for granted. How can we work to make these better?

Like everything else, relationships require work. Could we ask our partners what we could be doing for them to show our love? Could we extend a little more patience towards our kids? Could we extend a little more help to our parents?

Life isn’t about more. Life is about better. And this is the perfect time to focus on bettering the relationships we have.

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Jeb Johnston

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