Staying at home is not that bad as long as you know how to make good of the opportunity. I had been a regular blogger in 2010. Then life got "busy" and blogging remained a dream. I believe this is true with most of us. Running behind dreams and chasing ambitions, the work-life balance was affected and we were unable to bring ourselves to correct it. Being forced to stay at home, I consider, is that blessing in disguise, an opportunity to reclaim our hobbies. For me, it definitely is an opportunity to spend time with myself, read a book and write a blog. And on the weekend, when I am not working, it is an excellent opportunity for a #DigitalDetox.
We had taken life to be so certain that we focused on earning money and spending it without bothering much about spending quality time together. Working hours have been increasing and family time reducing. Parents are being too busy to give time to their children. Family conversations are reducing. Family times are being spent in going to malls, theatres or resorts where each one can have his own good time. Overall conversations and social skills have been diminishing by the day. And in these certain times, life again proved that "Uncertainty is Certain". Being home locked is a very good opportunity to spend time together, have good conversations and relish family times. Make the most of it. Try telling your kids some nice stories and see how they enjoy it.
When I was a kid, I was told this story of "The Lion and The Mouse" where the King of the Jungle, a mighty Lion was trapped in a net at the mercy of a tiny little Mouse to free him. Today, the ego of the most evolved creature on earth - the Human is humbled by the tiniest creature on this planet. Maybe a lesson from us to learn? The next time you feel someone is insignificant or cannot affect your life, do think "Corona".
So now that the humans cannot move out, the planet has started reclaiming and reviving itself. There are news claiming that the pollution levels have dropped drastically, water has become cleaner across the globe and animals are now moving about freely. All this in one week. I don't know the authenticity of the news, but it is likely to be true as I am getting to hear a lot of birds chirping, the sound that was muffled earlier due to roaring machines. Probably this was nature's way of saying, "Excuse me. I know what I need to do to protect myself!" and it does know how to take care of itself.
There could be a few who are not seeing this as an opportunity. They may be frustrated with the feeling of being locked at home, unable to move anywhere. In fact, if this would have been a directive from the Government to take control of a situation, I'm sure there would be a larger chunk challenging it as well. As it is a matter of life and death, there isn't much choice. And there are some who are frustrated as their only source of entertainment was malls, theatres and outings. For them, this is an opportunity to re-think. If you are reading this blog and not sure what to do sitting at home, here are a few things that can be done.
For those who have children, here are a few ideas
Do share if you have more thoughts.
This 22-March-2020 has been declared as Janata Curfew (or as someone shared on social media - it is "Care For You"). So while you can't step out, make the most of it at home. I'm taking this opportunity to go on a complete #DigitalDetox - No mobile, No laptop, No TV. Can you take up the #DigitalDetox challenge?
We had taken life to be so certain that we focused on earning money and spending it without bothering much about spending quality time together. Working hours have been increasing and family time reducing. Parents are being too busy to give time to their children. Family conversations are reducing. Family times are being spent in going to malls, theatres or resorts where each one can have his own good time. Overall conversations and social skills have been diminishing by the day. And in these certain times, life again proved that "Uncertainty is Certain". Being home locked is a very good opportunity to spend time together, have good conversations and relish family times. Make the most of it. Try telling your kids some nice stories and see how they enjoy it.
When I was a kid, I was told this story of "The Lion and The Mouse" where the King of the Jungle, a mighty Lion was trapped in a net at the mercy of a tiny little Mouse to free him. Today, the ego of the most evolved creature on earth - the Human is humbled by the tiniest creature on this planet. Maybe a lesson from us to learn? The next time you feel someone is insignificant or cannot affect your life, do think "Corona".
So now that the humans cannot move out, the planet has started reclaiming and reviving itself. There are news claiming that the pollution levels have dropped drastically, water has become cleaner across the globe and animals are now moving about freely. All this in one week. I don't know the authenticity of the news, but it is likely to be true as I am getting to hear a lot of birds chirping, the sound that was muffled earlier due to roaring machines. Probably this was nature's way of saying, "Excuse me. I know what I need to do to protect myself!" and it does know how to take care of itself.
There could be a few who are not seeing this as an opportunity. They may be frustrated with the feeling of being locked at home, unable to move anywhere. In fact, if this would have been a directive from the Government to take control of a situation, I'm sure there would be a larger chunk challenging it as well. As it is a matter of life and death, there isn't much choice. And there are some who are frustrated as their only source of entertainment was malls, theatres and outings. For them, this is an opportunity to re-think. If you are reading this blog and not sure what to do sitting at home, here are a few things that can be done.
- Deep clean your home: There is a wonderful feeling to see your home clean and crediting yourself for the effort.
- Cook a nice meal: If you don't know cooking, try your hand at it. Eating own cooked meal is a different pleasure.
- Read a book nice and slowly: Chew through the pages and relish every moment. There is no better friend than a good book.
For those who have children, here are a few ideas
- Play with your children: Tell them your childhood stories, discuss their hobbies and make them a nice cheese toast.
- Get your children involved: Let them help you in all household chores. Teach them, guide them and make them do it.
Do share if you have more thoughts.
This 22-March-2020 has been declared as Janata Curfew (or as someone shared on social media - it is "Care For You"). So while you can't step out, make the most of it at home. I'm taking this opportunity to go on a complete #DigitalDetox - No mobile, No laptop, No TV. Can you take up the #DigitalDetox challenge?
