Positivity in Pandemic

The year that's gone by has been a roller coaster ride for most of us. As Covid took control of the world, all of us went through testing times. One can never forget the anxiety we faced when the government announced the Lockdown. Our routines were distorted, we were fear stuck, we were paranoid of the crowd, some even started stocking the essentials. Job front was even worse, people were asked to leave from companies others had salary cuts and all this resulted in severe financial stress. Future looked really gloomy at the start of the pandemic. I remember few of my friends got really worried about their finances and other commitments. Me as a person who always took a positive approach to the circumstances, was left completely shaken for the first few days and I was getting into depression, but then I willed myself away from the apprehension.

Initially I took time to collect myself and get clarity of thought. First thing that struck me was the way I should handle this scenario which will have a greater impact on my daughters in their approach to their life, hence I wanted to take control of the situation with more farsightedness, I slowly started decluttering my mind. After careful collection of my thoughts, I decided on my priority was to “survive though the pandemic”. My EMI and other concerns took a back seat. I understood Money can be earned at any point of time if only I successfully survive this. This clarity took away all my stress.

We as family started indulging in more of family time. We had more time to take care of my ailing parents. We took home cooked healthy food. All of us framed a new routine for ourselves. We adopted to the new normal within few days of lockdown. Past one year was a year full of rich experience which equipped us to phase life with more composure. I would say it was a blessing in disguise for us in most ways. We could cherish is more because God was graceful enough to protect our family against the pandemic.

Of course, there were challenges which were to be tackled with wisdom, few rules had to be laid for visitors as we have two elders with comorbidities for which I was judged by people. None of it affected me as the purpose was clear at my end. The Greatest learning is “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”