MOT- Soul Curry- 2020

 Moment of Truth:  Soul Curry 2020: 

A Vignette of Life in Pandemic Time.

Life's Journey consists of duality: Within and Without. Our interior landscape requires as much nurturing and care as our physical being.  
 Each one of us has a purpose: a raison D'Etré to live an enriched life. A life, uncluttered by material accoutrements. A Life, however, enriched with simple joys, fulfilled with precious moments and memories.  
The lockdown and quarantine, enforced, courtesy the global pandemic, led to minor and major upheaval globally.  
It also made one pause and reflect; about our vulnerability and our strengths. It compelled us to engage  in serious soul searching about what was real, relevant and essential. To survive, to live fully and to Live and let live.
 The situation in the Global and local context compelled us to review our priorities, choices and decisions. It has taken a toll on all of us. It has also made us more humane.  
The social distancing and a change from what was once considered ‘Normal,’ has fuelled  the realization about our place  in the planet.  
Some of the learnings gleaned during the unprecedented year 2020:  
1)    We can survive and must survive; without being in close quarters.  
2)    Health and Wellbeing are top priority for all.  
3)    Hygiene is the most important aspect of our times. It's non negotiable.  
4)    Collaboration & Cooperation are essential for survival during Pandemic. Otherwise also.  
5)    Climate change needs to be addressed now.
6)    Reality Check: Homo Sapiens are not the most important species.  
7)    Social media is relevant. Socializing is passé.
8)    It's in giving that we receive.  
9)    Respect for all forms of Life.
10)    Family is still the most important social unit.
In the span of nine months, my journey of life has been leavened with myriad hues of experiences:
The time spent with family. The trauma of losing a parent... Living and dealing with uncertainty, fear, anxiety, stress, upheaval during the quarantine and lockdown.  
A time for reflection. A time of learning. A time to be fully conscious. To live each moment of time, as if it were the last...  
A time for introspection and revival. I learnt to survive and to thrive. To accept gracefully what I couldn't control and persevere.  
To value and preserve what I still have. I've become grateful and thankful for all that I have been blessed with, unlike many millions.  
I've evolved; come to terms with my loss and grief.  
Life has come a full circle!