Be Optimistic

On 24th March 2020 at 8PM, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a complete lockdown for 21 days effective from 25th March 2020 and hearing that news brought frown on my face. My brain suddenly got flooded with infinite number of thoughts on how to do things and how we will survive, be it family or work. I was sulking in my own thoughts when my daughter of 10 years came to me asking with bright sparkling eyes, “Dad, does it mean that you will be home for 21 days?”, without looking at her I replied in my sad voice, “Yes dear.” I did sense that there is something different in her voice, I looked at her and she asked another question, “Will you play games with me Dad, after dinner every day?” and while answering her, my frown face turned into big smile when I realized that this tough time sure will have incredible amount of positive impact in our lives.

It was #Day1 of #21DaysLockdown and morning seemed beaming with energy, we as a family got to do Yoga and workout together, for the very first time. In the midst of many more calls than regular day, I had all meals with family on dining table discussing situation in the world and thanking God for health. I had no complaints about traffic and wasting two hours while going to or coming back from office, I was rather fresh and energetic entire day. It certainly had a positive impact on every call I have been on day.

Learning optimism and identification of positivity are keys to fight any difficult situation. We all are in this together, entire world, what all we can do is extend helping hands to whoever needs it and be positive, be optimistic. Lots of countries are enforcing lockdown to prevent further spreading of virus and I humbly request you all to follow guideline by governments for lockdown as well as guidance from health organizations to stay healthy and fit. If you take care of your health, your family’s health, you are contributing a great cause in taking care of entire world’s health. Be optimistic, focus on leveraging this opportunity of staying at home, as history has proven no tough time have ever stayed forever, this won’t last long either.

Life taught us that Optimism in times of crisis is already half battle won and we are of the type “When life throws lots of lemons at us, we make lemonade and party” !!!

Folks, #StayHomeStaySafe and #BeOptimistic !!!

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