Being Human! 10th Day of the Lockdown!

The day has become a bit warmer now, but the mornings are so pleasant! Accuweather app in my mobile was showing ambient temperature of just 16 Deg C, around 06:30 am, when I started my morning walk today. Swift breeze, fresh air, greenery all around and birds of different feathers happily hopping, taking off, flying, landing and again taking off – it is the time to recharge my body and soul! If you are not doing it, even during this lockdown, don’t delay! We are already on the verge of completing 10 days of the lockdown, just 11 days are remaining. Step out – to your balcony, your terrace, your compound. No excuses, if you don’t have these. Just push the windows and curtains wide open, let the morning light and fresh air fill in your room and you with energy. Stretch a bit. Breathe in deep and breathe out. I bet; you will love it.

The day kept me occupied with the official conference, emails, notes, phone…..phew! A major portion of the time is eaten away in household chores too. No opportunity even for the news update on TV today. I had thought, I would get lot of time to watch movies, reading books; but it is not happening. No matter what, I am very happy that I am busy! And yes, in between I am enjoying old romantic hits of Hindi films. It is so soothing at times.

Before the Lockdown began, I used to go for walk only in the mornings. Brisk walk of about an hour in the evening has become a regular thing now. Initially, I started walking just to fill in my time. But I have started enjoying it now and look forward to continue it even after the lockdown.

When the lockdown began, I didn’t notice moon while walking in the evening – because it was not there! Venus, shining like a bright start was the most catching thing in the sky then. However, with every passing day; moon with its increasing presence has been able to steal the show completely. Today it is a little more than Half-Moon and it is so bright that I can see my shadow on the terrace floor. The spread of trees around me is clearly visible – they are standing still as there is no wind. I can hear the hoots of a owls and calls of a solitary peacock. I realize that it had been years, rather decades since my childhood days spent in our ancestral village that I am able to experience this wonderful calm and soothing evening today under the open sky. It is such a wonderful feeling. I am filled with nostalgia right now. I miss those carefree days under nature’s lap.

Coming back to reality and in the challenging times that we are passing through, it is learnt that some people, some groups are bent on spoiling the efforts of each of us by not cooperating with the government and administration. They are reported to be spitting on people, misbehaving with angel nurses, throwing stones on lady doctors and even firing at police! May the almighty provide them with some sense, at least for their own sake. I can only pray for them.

Since yesterday, I have decided to remain my natural self, to not focus on the negativity happening around me. I should perform my duty, to the best possible extent to influence people around me for being good to self and for others too. We are human beings, let’s practice being human!

#coronavirus #covid19 #narendramodi @PMO #pmo #lockdown #india #lockdownindia @india #covid2020 #corona @pmoindia  #ordinary #indian #anordinaryindian #indiafightscorona #coronavirus #fightcovid-19 #helpfightcorona #madhukarmohan #pandemic #tablighijamaat #coronawarriors #beinghuman