Away from

Social distancing keeps us away from each other. It is up to you enjoy it or curse it. Some of us are finally having the opportunity to avoid nasty people we could not otherwise escape from. Some of us are peacefully discovering new ways of social life. Some of us are not aware of this whacky time we are facing. Some of us are desperately trying to believe in better days yet to come. Some of us are simply having trouble dealing with everything. We are all away from something we care about, away from someone we worry about, away from the old habits and free lifestyle we took for granted. We are away from places we like and roles we play.

The wackiness of being away from a bunch of things and at the same time so close to the inner self! Being away from whatever or whoever is not necessarily a tragedy but an inevitable change we must face. Being away from the ordinary routine brings about fundamental questions and answers that allow us to come to vital conclusions. Being away from people in general is beneficial. Being away from choices is not usually something we easily accept. Being away from can be a peaceful experience and a turning point. It has never been about being prepared for it, it has been about strategically recognising the personal boundaries instead.

Being away from can also be being aware of everything that surrounds us. Being away from might mean be aware of everyone that matters. We are all seconds away from the unknown, the unseen, the unpredictable, now and then; the only difference this time is we are away from the certainty we thought we could rely on but suddenly faded away. Some people can cope well with it. Away from has been unusual in a pleasing, challenging, productive, surprising and meaningful way. So far so good!

by Ale Madia