Dear Hivers,
When I was on the top of a hill station in the Northern India, I spotted a zoo. Inside this zoo were dozens of animals caged.
You see, I often wondered how they felt.
My guess is: not so good. Perhaps they want to exit the cage and enter the world we took it granted.
Most of us can relate to this, isn't it?
With the global lockdown, all of us want to taste the normal freedom we had. And some of us are preparing what to do.
This is where:
Maybe for the first time, our past seems prettier?
That regular life was filled with activities. It combined both joy and sorrow and was a roller coaster ride with stories developing every day.
As we stay at home right now with little problems – little action – and pure silence... our gratitude kicks in. All of a sudden, we are eager to get out of our cage. We can't wait to go back and resume our life.
For me, personally I am motivated.
I will be doing more things than before – and achieving more than before. But first, I want to do some of the simple things – that gives me pleasure.
It starts this way:
I have always enjoyed working. In fact, working from home from the last five years and then from an office — for the last three — I see the transition.
I see how I prefer silence over drama. And why I can't wait to step into work.
In the evening, I also take a walk on the terrace and watch the sunset while drinking a cup of coffee (or green tea):
Here are a couple of pictures I clicked:
15 minutes later:
30 minutes later:
Who knew?
People we take for granted are no longer around us. That is why I will be smiling while meeting everyone.
Usually, all of us complain – and we will be complaining about the economy, the virus, and why our slow growth is not our fault.
There will be lot of huggings (risky, I know) and even lunch plans.
As I leave work, I walk on the streets and look for something to eat. It usually boils down to these:
Bhel puri: An Indian snack made out of puffy rice which has everything in it – sweetness, spicyness, and sourness. I like it extra spicy.
Boiled Maze: Also called corn, these are sold on the streets. I eat them as I walk.
Manchurian: These are spicy balls made out of cabbage. I love both Gobi (Cabbage) and Paneer (like Tofu) Manchurian.
So There You Have It...
My plans when all the corona fear ends – and life resumes to normal.
Not only do we go out and meet friends and relatives but also reflect on our internal behaviours.
In fact, it has been two weeks of lockdown and my gratitude has already kicked in. I bet some of us can relate to this.
For everyone here at Hive, I hope and wish this article inspires you to adopt gratitude and walk with a smile. 😀
Cheers,
Sid
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