On a day like today

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On a day when we have moved up to third place in the Global Hall of Infamy, when some experts are claiming that the virus is airborne and masks may be needed indoors, we have started Unlock 2.0

In the absence of a viable cure and the highly suspect efficiency of the upcoming vaccines that are to be launched on Independence Day the only option seems to be locking up but it is not possible as it is now about the real type of survival, the fight to put food on the table. COVID then will have to take second place only.

The news in Chennai right now is that the traffic is heavy and people are back to work with a vengeance. The heart goes out to all the professionals whose professions have disappeared overnight with little chance of resuming in the old formats. Bookmyshow for instance is now trying hard to sell me tickets to so many events including some happening from people’s homes.

Personally I feel we should accept the situation for what it is and with that acceptance we use the following to go ahead:

-         Fear: the fear of the virus is genuine and should remain to guide everyone from dropping their guard not only for themselves but for their loved ones
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       Awareness: the heightened self-awareness about personal spaces of self and the neighbour along with hygiene will be some of the best takeaways that this experience will give us
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       Caution: gone is the general carelessness of old, measured activities, reduced risks and greater caution is showing in safer environments and it is not just about the virus
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      Positivity: a little positivity never hurt anyone, so lots of it can be a boost, we know that we have come so far and we have long to go, so let’s be positive about it. The good news in this pandemic is the large number of recoveries and every recovery adds to the positivity.  
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     Faith: whatever you may choose to believe in: a divine power, parents, idols, mendicants, god-men, doctors or just self, hold on to it. In times of trial we all look for something to hold on to.
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      Hope: life is built on hope, we hope that we will not fall sick but if we do we hope that we will get better. When we lose hope, life is less about living. Hope comes from positivity &/ faith. Hope gives direction.
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     Gratitude: to be thankful for every mercy that we have received and will continue to receive, to be grateful to be able to give as much or even more as we have received
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      Love: the world can never have enough of it; to love another as one loves himself (self-love is important) will make the world a better place for all.


Comments

  1. Ashika4:56 pm

    It's heartbreaking. And the helplessness is infuriating.

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