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Corona Virus and Lifestyle .

The first known case of the Novel Corona-virus was reported back in November 2019 . The epicenter of this global pandemic is in Wuhan , China . As of 2nd May 2020 , there are over 3,401,351 cases worldwide with close to 240,000 deaths. The corona virus can also remain in air in humid places which is why social distancing is important .
SARS-CoV-2 
Most lock-downs in the world began before the end of March. Ever since , life has been contained inside four walls and repetitive schedule. Though this gives a lot of families a chance to rekindle their bond , this has also affected financial stability. A lot of daily wage workers have lost their way of life and are robbed off their income . Even if most governments have provided financial support , this virus has definitely changed our lives forever 

 People having lavish houses and luxurious cars but no one to invite them into , nowhere to drive them to . All the niceties seem so small now . At the end , your family is the one you're with , and at the end human relations and your bond comes into the picture . Maybe if this pandemic hadn't occurred , people would still be stuck with their necks down and mind in virtual reality. Every luxury seems so insignificant and distant now. Are your phones helping you feel less lonely ? No. Are your cars helping you feel less scared ? Nope. No material things are going to comfort you . Isn't this surprising ? Everything you're working for suddenly stopping. Going out , schools , universities , going to your job , meeting friends . Maybe this is a sign . There is never a guaranteed tomorrow . Seize the day . Make the best of the present . Do not spend your today worrying about a non-existent tomorrow . When all this is over , learn that language . Go to that party . Make new friends . Be more in touch with your family . Hug a little tighter . Laugh a little more . Smile a little brighter . Push your comfort zone a little higher . 

This lock-down has made us used to a minimalist lifestyle , i.e live with less possessions , yet happily . maybe living without excess stuff isn't so bad. Hasn't this lock down taught us that we can live without pizza ? without our posh cars ? without expensive clothes that are just for show ? At the climax , the only comfort is given by pajamas , board games with your family , gossip sessions , home-made meals , laughing with your relatives and being in touch with your creative side. Adding a quote from the famous movie , Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara [ You won't get your life again ] :
You are alive.

Hoping everyone has adapted a new habit in this lock down . Maybe learn a new language , maybe start reading more , maybe improvise new hobbies , maybe overcome your weaknesses , maybe workout everyday , maybe learn how to cook , maybe bond better with your family . Possibilities are endless . 

Though many families have the luxury of being lucky enough to afford necessities , spend time with their close ones , binge series or have movie nights with their family , make and learn new recipes , laugh with their families , many people do not even have the luxury to afford a day's meal. Lock down has stopped a lot of families' wages and has caused trouble , but it was still necessary or it would be a lifelong lock-down. 

Rich Versus Poor in Lock-down

The message i'm trying to convey through this blog is that be grateful for what you have ; your parents , your cousins , your relatives , a roof over your head , financial stability , a day's meal , healthy body , or in corona language : even a hug or a handshake. Stay safe and stay at home . 

Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.- Mahatma Gandhi . 




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