The world itself was, is, and will be in a terror for a while. No matter if we are infected physically or not but
mentally, yes! the entire world has fallen sick with the tremor it gets within us with the mere thought itself.
But with this, we also for a while gave our 'Earth' some space of its own which was lost due to the torture
we mankind have cursed it with. Nature took its revenge in the form of COVID-19, punishing us by caging us
at home, no gatherings, no public meets, no cutting trees, no pubs n malls, etc which are multiplying faster than
a ray of light.
We often say or hear 'change is the only constant'. Like most sayings, this too is good to say/hear but when
the change actually takes place we all take a back seat to accept and cope up with it.
First, we were scared as we were not aware of what it exactly is, next we were happy as we got a few unexpected
holidays but soon we also got bored. Now we are restless as we have no clue when this is going to end? what will
be the aftermath of this situation? what next? too many questions hovering on our minds. As stated earlier,
'change is the only constant' and one's ability to adapt to those changes will determine your success in life.
Now people have started adapting to the current situation.
Let me tell you how we have taken things positively - We got our family together we spend more quality time with
them, which was lost in almost all families. We got our nature and its scenic beauty to admire again as we are less
polluting the environment in and around us. We developed our culinary skills and enjoy homemade delicacies that
were replaced with all ordered items. We got back those grandparents and grandchildren bondings which were
replaced by sending the kids to a variety of extracurricular activities. We got back the spouse strength which was
lost in the tiresome long hours of corporate jobs and travels. We got back all that we lost which was been enjoyed
by our grandparents and our parents during their lifetime. We got back those parents' kids' time which was lost,
running after jobs and its own demand costing our family time mostly.
We got back those hours of chit chats, gossips, conversations that were replaced even within those buddies who
once spent hours and hours together but yes, the hectic life routine erased everything. We got back that natural
beauty a woman gifts her house just being self which was also replaced with a maid, cook, helper, online food, fast
food, etc. We got those houses of meditation for relaxation which at times even been interested was impossible with
our rushing hours in everyday life. Lots trying to win their health back using Yoga, meditation, spiritual healing as
they are giving time or trying to experience and understand it's importance, trying to set apart some time from the
everyday timetable to set that for self, etc. We got back that happiness playing small little indoor games, soaring high
in happiness when we WIN, clapping, hi-five, teasing, etc while playing and in a way getting the entire family and its
members active and feel that true love which was lost again in the rays of mobile apps finding some game in silence to
be played alone and experience the isolation. We all got back those inner qualities like cooking, painting, performing,
writing, setting up a room, decorating something, knowing your families well, giving and allowing time to your partner's,
kids have no complaints with their parents having no time for them. Kids are mostly watching epics as this was
specially launched in India so that we can teach our coming generation the history and its importance but this was
lost somewhere in between their video games and I- pads.
Nevertheless, we overall are understanding the pain we have given nature and now it's our time to correct our
mistake. We have shown a happy face even when the turmoil is still on as we have learnt to adapt and accept the
change.
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