Inner reflection and outer engagement are both essential human needs. Maintaining balance between these activities should be handled with care.
Where does a lockdown come into the equation? Some living creatures hibernate at this time of year, but others are used to social circulation in the outer world, regardless of climate or temperature.
Some folks are interacting mainly on a face to face basis, lockdown notwithstanding. They are unaware of the effort that goes into preparation for video conferencing, for example. It is possible that they regard that approach to doing things as prissy, or precious.
On the other hand, anyone interested in the niceties of presentation knows that the preparation can make a world of difference to the effectiveness of communication skills.
Can we learn to be gentler with each other as we find our ways through the current phase?
