The need to connect || to converse || to express
A great Greek Philosopher Aristotle said that man by nature is a social animal. Other great minds added that without society man is nothing but an animal. And we all agreed until Covid brought with it the notion of ‘social distancing’.
This pandemic destabilized the entire equation. Functional relationships, as we knew them, were brutally butchered. Human beings or as Aristotle said, ‘the social animals’ were confined to four walls. But why are we talking about it now? Isn’t this a thing of the past?? Aren’t we back to normal?
Perhaps we are back to normal and life has resumed, but is it the same life as we’ve known? Are we the same people, surrounded by those whom we loved and trusted? Be it personal or professional associations, are we as connected as used to be? Well certainly not … the times have taken a toll; the distance that was imposed has pushed us apart.
Invisible Barricades
Gap, which medically induced isolation brought with it, left us weaker. It is beyond human endurance to deal with solitude and this pain that was inflicted years ago, is still ripe in us. We were forced to operate in isolation, be it weddings or mournful events, we were compelled to deal in segregated groups. This compulsive segregation broke us. And now when we are allowed to function as normal social animals, the impact of induced segregation is still inside.
Emotional Hiccups and Financial Burdens
What life witnessed in those times created self-centered attitudes. In those difficult times, isolation and the need to survive, coupled with loss all around led to loneliness and fear. Many of us lost those we loved and gaps further widened on account of job instability and economic pressures. The new work from home schema further aggravated the distance. The connections we had nurtured over years were suddenly burdened by the imposition of financial survival.
End result – a heartbroken society!!!
The need to connect … to communicate …. to improve
Communication in any form is an assurance of a richer life. We need to be able to connect and establish relationships on both personal and professional fronts. We aspire to be able to associate with like-minded humans. Expression is an integral part of life. Opinions might differ, but the need to share them is universal.
Conversation Club celebrates the art of communication. We are a platform that cultivates the richness of expression. We encourage you to bond over interesting subjects. We invite discussions and inspire you to effectively share your viewpoints. We get together and bond over healthy discussions. The social need to express is nurtured here at CC.
Improve while you connect
As we engage in discussions around stimulating subjects, we also aspire to improve. Communication skills play a pertinent role in overall growth. Especially given the imposed breaks, sharpening your English language skills with a platform like Conversation Club can certainly provide the required boost. To be able to communicate effectively can change the dynamics of living and this is where conversation sessions at Conversation Club step in!
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