Corona’s Other Side

The inevitable and the unimaginable has happened. Mother Earth has been weeping because of the deadly corona-virus disease. Almost the entire world is in standstill position, there is complete lock down. Economies shrinking than ever before, reminds people of ‘The Great Depression’ days and comparison has started between that and the current crisis. Companies have to let their professionals to operate remotely. The fear and anxiety among the masses has been increasing. In spite of this, the medical and police/security personnel continue to be the beacon of hope and strength by putting their lives at stake. Their indomitable courage and selfless service brings back the smile on Mother Earth’s face, which justifies that a brave man smiles at the time of adversity. This kind of attitude during this time inculcates in every individual the resolve to fight against this dreadful disease and I try to share the same with my little one too, who is six years old. During a telephonic conversation with my sister, came to know about some people who have been tested positive near her vicinity and she seems to be scared by that news. I asked her a simple question – “What would you have advised your brother to do if he were a doctor today”. She was speechless but the straight-forward response is that I have to do my job, which the policemen and medical professionals are doing it right now. They are not scared when they are in the proximity of the affected people. It has not only bolstered my willpower but also ignited the never-give up spirit. When I peep through the balcony window in the morning, I see people applauding the activities of the sweepers, which was not the case earlier. This is the positive impact that Corona disease has created in a short span. Families, relatives, friends and office colleagues have come more closer than earlier. Situation like this has united humanity than ever before. Mindset of people have started changing towards empathy and affection, which was declining in this era of self-absorbed society. Scientists, entomologists and researchers across the globe are working on the vaccine day in and day out to provide the much-needed relief to the entire humanity. The day is not far when we would see the normalcy back in our lives. I wish the corona virus shows “Karuna” (English meaning ‘compassion’) on the entire human race as early as possible. This reminds me of a famous quote from Michael Jordan – “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”