It is for real. COVID-19 is here and spreading
exponentially. We are in a state of war, a war so difficult that the enemy is
still not fully known. And thus, we are scrambling for the right weapon.
The good part is, that a valiant soldier is as mighty and as
determined even without his obvious weapons. In this state of war, we all have
that choice to make. To be that soldier who wears his self-control at all
times, who is fit in every way, who has courage – both physical and moral! A
soldier concentrates on his job in the face of the greatest danger. A soldier
motivates and uplifts his mates. Relays stories of valour from his unit and
shares anecdotes of victory. A soldier saves the bad news for the end.
Together, they all take stock of the loss at the end and they grieve, together!
But till then, they fight. To win.
Today, I choose to be
the Soldier and not merely a
Postman. With over 100s of channels and a similar number of websites
churning out ceaseless news coverage, update and bulletins on the situation
worldwide, why do we re-relay it? With the ease of having endless resources and
media, should I not make the choice of using those to share something else instead?
Something that my receiver doesn’t feel sorry to receive, something that
doesn’t add to the despair and disappointment. Something that doesn’t scare but
encourages. Something that’s cohesive and not otherwise. Something that talks
about liberating when everything else is limiting! Is there still a thing of
beauty in this despair? Of course! Then, let us share, PLEASE!
I resolve to do this. Hereon, the messages I will send will
only be to check on friends and family and to wish them good. And importantly,
to thank those who’re really fighting bravely every day – the teachers. I am
already sharing the ‘Health’ summary after my morning run and it feels fabulous.
The next picture will be of my SO’s happy meeting with Joey when he returns
home from work. A forwarded message will be of the recipe of that quick snack
that the mothers desperately need with the kids at home 24/7 huh! Looking
forward to sharing the video of my butterflies and I pull off a near-perfect
and smooth Charkasana. I hope to shortly share with my friends a recording of
the song – Mahi Ve (Highway); a tough one this song is J. And information/news will be
handpicked basis need and urgency. And will be limited to what I believe may
not be accessible to my circle (earlier than it is to me).
These times are trying. But not entirely new. Most of us
have braved the 2008 recession. We and our families have fought and outlived
diseases. We have had restrictions due to natural calamities, war or political
situations. We have even grieved but healed ourselves after a death in the
family. We have all been outstanding care-givers at one time. Let us draw
energy from that past. We have been house-bound, eaten simple home-cooked food,
and not socialized much. We have even watched our expenses and rationed
essentials. If we won then, we will this time too. These are our tales of
victories. Let us remind ourselves of these and share these. Let us resolve to
share only that soothes, comforts and heals. We are soldiers, not postmen!
“The only way out is the way through!” – Robert Frost
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