Lazily, I recall the brilliant fireworks on display last night and sigh! It is January 1st 2021- beginning of another year….
“HAPPY NEW YEAR, ma. Has the Corona Virus gone?” asks my little one lying beside me. Again I sigh- there seems to be nothing new to my routine of answering these pesky persistent questions. Ha! New Year indeed!
2020- The year that went by is
being condemned around the world. Good riddance, hateful year, the worst year
ever! The anti-adjectives are endless. However, I want to say a heartfelt
“Thank You” to the retreating year. I’ve learnt so much this year for which, I'm grateful.
Surprised? I don’t think so- There are
many like me. WE want to say thank you to 2020- the year of the pandemic. It taught
us that We Can Survive!
60 days without any domestic
help- I survived. Working 18 hours each day to keep the family fed, the house
cleaned and the surfaces sanitized- I SURVIVED!
Running a school, a restaurant
and an office- all from home was something I never thought was possible. But,
we DID it.
“Prioritize your health” was the mantra grilled into us by 2020. Everything else- paid work, socializing, commuting etc., all took a backseat. I learnt innumerable ways to boost immunity from innumerable sources. Some are really effective! Eating hot, freshly cooked meals and drinking potfuls of warm liquids became the trend! Even my lazy 8 year old brat learnt pranayama to protect himself from the virus! That’s an achievement, I’d say!
Along came Online School… I definitely
learnt more than my kids did! We were pleasantly surprised to find out that my
son is a computer genius! Fantastic 2020, right?
Friends who mattered stayed in
touch while the others were too busy to call and connect on Zoom/Duo. The world
and I discovered true meaningful relationships.
I applaud my friends and
family who provided care to loved ones afflicted with the virus. They worked
tirelessly to isolate the sick and help them recover. From them I learnt- Selfless
Love.
We grieved for those who lost
the battle to the virus. Praying incessantly for not just myself but the world;
I learnt.
A historic year it’s been.
Unimaginable, but not to be forgotten soon. Lucky to have witnessed this
phenomena and the way the world emerged from it. Thanks 2020 you’ve made us too
– A part of History!
