Life will always have disruptions
Summer Lotus Jan 2nd 2021 2 min read
The pandemic has been disruptive in many ways; people are cooped up at home all day especially during the lockdown, getting on each other’s nerves. One has to get used to WFH which may suit some people but an uncomfortable adjustment for others. Your favorite place to dine was no longer available because it was not sustainable due to the poor economy.
I even detected changes in people’s psyche. People became more distant not just in the safe distancing sense. They have lost the touch of friendship. There was no enthusiasm to meet up for a coffee to catch up on the last few months. There is a sense of weariness. in the queues, in the normal routine and you even spot it in people’s eyes.
Sometimes, it became ridiculous. One said she would not go to the ATM machine to draw cash anymore since the booth would be touched by many others. Others would not go to the cinemas because of shared air.
I think we have to put things in perspective. As long as you do the recommended strategies of wearing your mask, safe distancing, safe entry, and frequent hand washing, keeping healthy, leave the rest to fate.
The virus already has a variant and has reared its ugly head again. Rather than continue to live in a limited way, we need to remind ourselves that there are still goals to meet and lives to enjoy.
Look at how others adapt without surrendering to crises and appearing helpless. Pick up a skill, a Covid-free one such as skills learned on the internet, read more about people who reinvent themselves, keep in touch with friends through the media and just go out and savor nature.
Some people have found their talent in baking, photography, writing, website creations, teaching online, etc
The world is at your feet, Covid or not. Don’t let time pass you by as this is just another event of many historical events but would pass eventually. Just stay safe but still seize each moment to fulfill without griping.
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