Positive Thoughts During Traumatic Times!

29.07.2020

We  never imagined that there will be a pandemic.... and the unexpected happened! 

From October 2019, there were rumors about the Corona virus invasion causing ill health to public. This later turned to be a non-stop actual news item. Corona virus affected people, killing countless innocent people throughout the world. It all began in China, and the Covid-19 pandemic caught on like a wildfire. There was a fear in every mind that they will come in contact with this deadly virus.

There are dos and don'ts , government norms that the citizens are supposed to follow, wear masks all the time when one is in public, keep physical distance between two people, wash your hands often with soap water and use sanitizer in almost everything. Keep personal hygiene, don't move in public places, build up your immunity and keep away from falling sick. The list goes on and on. There are 'preachers' who have suddenly cropped up, making use of the situation and seeking attention. There are advisers who suddenly release videos and audios about what is good for keeping yourself strong and healthy, how to be away from contacting the virus! Schools, colleges are closed, workplaces are shut down initially for 3-4 months. India declared the lockdown period from the last week of March 2020! Even in such a gloomy atmosphere one has to search for the silver lining !So.....  here I go!

The day is bright. It is midweek (even if it is lockdown period during Covid-19 pandemic!) and we are all doing a great job as far as safety precautions are concerned during this traumatic times.  Congratulations!

With no maid, household chores have increased at each home. With no one commuting to workplace,  Work From Home (WFH) is here for now. With no physical school/college, online classes are the regular norm!

So let us be patient, this is a trying period for all, young and old! Let us find happiness at home, find out a way to crack a joke and evoke laughter. Let us show everyone that, despite  pandemic in the atmosphere, life is worth living! 

Cook good tasty food and let kids and the seniors eat with your supervision! Be cosy with your spouse and include the kids and seniors  in this comfort. Keep in touch with relatives and friends and be supportive if they need any courageous words. 

Allow kids to talk. LISTEN to their chatter, even if is sometimes meaningless for you. Be patient. Take care of the elders, if they are living with you. Offer help to the seniors and the sick around you, as they require this assistance now. Our life is not everlasting....kids will grow soon, seniors will move on. So thrive on bonding with them...NOW!

Happy Wednesday! :-) 

-Shanta Ramakrishnan, Bhandup West, Mumbai India 

29.07.2020