Quarantine - Through My Lens!
Is it as bad as we think it is?
Close your eyes, take a deep breath, relax your mind, and recall how things were before the quarantine.
When we were at the office working so hard - we all dreamed of taking some time off and being with family, friends, loved ones, pets, or even alone - doing whatever the heart wants. Now we have that much-needed free time, so let's enjoy these moments.
Remember - it was nothing but long hours at the office with colleagues and short video calls with spouse and kids. Look at how the tables have turned!
We worked diligently to earn money that we could spend on people we love or things that matter. So instead of being concerned about making some more, let's start spending some on necessities.
Oh, and that trip which got canceled - not worth being sore. We can always plan it again!
Some of us always wanted to complete a painting or some book. Some wanted to learn the guitar or how to cook. Maybe some just wanted to lie in bed until the sun comes up. Who's stopping us now?
Netflix 'n Chill. Netflix 'n Chill.
Accept it - we only hashtagged it and never did it.
Let's do it already!
We all shouted on top of our lungs about the Body Positivity. And now that we are going to gain a few pounds, we start pleading to gym Gods to reinstate soon. Hmm.
Remember those artsy posts we put up on Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day every year? Guess what - now we can spend this time with them for real!
We all got texts and calls from long-lost friends. We even made some to check on others. Brought back memories, giving us a sense of belovedness, reminding us that we are not alone!
Maybe some of us invested so much in those beautiful, high-rise properties of late, but never really got a single moment to enjoy the view. Shouldn't we be more grateful now for those blissful mornings and exquisite sunsets we can finally witness?
We got sparrows and parakeets coming in balconies every day! Didn't we all hope for nature to heal, to restore the balance? Look around - it is happening right now!
Since when promising a better tomorrow became more adorned than having a cherished present? Now we are made aware of the temporariness of things in our lives. It's all about being in this moment, live it before it passes.
Maybe some of us dreamed about becoming a superhero one day that saves the world. Now it is our chance. And we don't even need to shed blood and tears, but just
#StayAtHome.
Let's not ponder, shall we!
We all grumbled about that Rat Race everyone's running. The race is ceased for some time now. Then why should we keep worrying about resuming it?
So take a deep breath and relax.
Because maybe it's not all that bad, is it?
Tell me what you think. Leave your quarantine thoughts in comments. Let's break some blues!
#ShalakaSays