It Took a Pandemic to Realize…
It took a pandemic to realize that life could change in a day, literally.
It took a pandemic to realize that there is scope to make the climate better, just the willingness is missing. Living in Delhi, it is a miracle to see beautiful white clouds envelop the blue sky every morning for the past 1.5 months.
It took a pandemic to realize that we have skills that we would probably never put to use otherwise.
It took a pandemic to realize that the big fat Indian wedding industry could crumble after all.
It took a pandemic to realize that the shackles of patriarchal society are worth breaking. Sharing household responsibilities is an ideal society to strive for.
It took a pandemic to realize that domestic violence is the truth in many households across society.
It took a pandemic to realize that many of us are privileged, much more than we realize.
It took a pandemic to realize that there are many who are choosing which one would be a better way to die- a disease or starvation because of poverty.
It took a pandemic to realize that minimal way of life is the new normal.
It took a pandemic to realize that family is all one needs during times like this.
It took a pandemic to realize that it is the balance of many things in the world that make us who we are.
It took a pandemic to realize that loneliness is for real.
It took a pandemic to realize that it is heartwarming to connect with friends, old and new.
It took a pandemic to realize that leadership is not a privilege, always. Sometimes, it is the biggest test of your resilience and intellect.
It took a pandemic to realize that it is important to display gratitude, to the ones who help you or others.
It took a pandemic to realize that feelings of sympathy and empathy are not as common as you would have thought.
It took a pandemic to realize that we are nothing without our health- internal or external.
It took a pandemic to realize that humans are fragile.
It took a pandemic to realize that patience is the key.
