Dear Friends,
The lockdown period is a good opportunity for us to take care of health, family and self-introspection. We rarely get time to sit in one place, introspect and reflect on our life. This is a rare opportunity for us and we must utilize it. At the same time, it’s another way of reminding ourselves that we are living with so limited means, and that can be enough for us too!
Though it’s a tough time we are going through, but I feel it was actually required. What we have done with nature is far worse than the current situation we are facing. We have taken it for granted. As a result, we are receiving back. It’s “The law of Nature”! We have played so much with nature in terms of deforestation, degraded soils, polluted air and water. The worst part is that recently the forests have been fired at terrifying speed, so many animals have died, the birds and the bees have got destroyed. The bottom line is clear that our “modern” relationship with nature is “neither Natural nor Sustainable”.
From my balcony on the 6th floor, I can view the greenery of the trees on either side of the street so clearly. All the way, the bright green leaves are fresher and glossier. The blue sky is so clear and the sound of the birds chirping is simply one of the most beautiful sounds in earth. It seems these birds are getting on with their lives, celebrating this occasion with each other by singing. I observe them quietly and listen to them. I don’t think it’s something “normal” here that is catching my eyes. Not each one of us has the opportunity to hear such a sweet sound in the cities generally. The nature and wildlife is priceless. And yet we live in a world where things of value are “Simply Not Valued”!
Some people still need to learn a basic common sense. Many of us are not trying to understand. The news that comes from the media is sometimes very disturbing. We need to understand that we are all one family, foolishness by one can be havoc for own family member.
We keep complaining that we are not getting time for family. And now you have got enough time to spend for your family. You are all yourself. No matter how unpredictable the future feels, we will have to be ready for every challenge that comes to us. Now that the lockdown period is getting extended, we have even more time together now.
We are spending time fruitfully through the situation. We keep doing things which we were unable to do altogether. Starting from morning yoga to evening rope skipping, hide and seek game at night, we have banded ourselves with many activities. My lovely child was rarely getting time to spend with her father for so long, and she is enjoying the most. She is of course missing going out in the park in the evenings, but the way we are spending time together, she is enjoying it completely.
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Last but not the least, as human beings, we have the innate need to contribute to those around us. I request all my friends that let’s not deduct money of our maids, servants, helpers etc. who are not able to work due to social distancing during this tough time. I am not going to do this either. I would appreciate if you help the needy people you have nearby.
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