I Am All Ears!

With so much of negativity from the past months, life has become so so unpredictable.  The unimaginable is happening and it is even so more hurtful when you realize so many helpless lives are at stake!

In the light of events happening in and around us, I wanted to write this blog with a purpose to convey that - every cloud has a silver lining! I am sure each of our patience has reached its limit and all that we are longing for is this whole virus battle to end - as soon as possible! I am with you. Yes, the same is the state of my heart and the state of my mind.

Initially, while the pandemic began all I could think was will I be able to survive this? Will I be ever able to go home and see my parents?  Will I ever get a chance to continue with my travel plans for the big year 2020 as it was planned? Of course! Park it all.. Time is uncertain but what keeps me going is the fact that each of us are fighting the same battle. So if someone is doing their part to stay calm so can I. This is the time for rejuvenation. The situation where you have got all the free time you had ever dreamed about while working those long hours in office, hardly having any time to eat or break for a cup of tea. Yes, for some the work pressure is still the same. Nevertheless, what matters is how efficiently you have come to terms with handing time and situation in better ways on your own! While some are sad about the situation they are in, any others are very happy having time to continue with their hobbies which was long forgotten. Kudos to those who never let the child in them ever die :) 

Now coming to one of the important topics which I wanted to touch upon - the mental health of each of us. I have had my episodes of stress and boredom and what not. What is important here is not what I went through but how I came out of it. For me talking to my family and my closed ones has always been a boon. There were time when I broke down not knowing where to go or what to do, what do I eat or how do I stay alone! But yes, it was just a phone call that gave me hope and courage to keep going and trust me it works.

All the negativity around us has suddenly given rise to doubts if the smile that each of us carry are true or are we just trying to hide a whole lot of sadness behind it. One of the finest actors whose smile stole so many hearts and who portrayed that suicide was not the end of it proved it to be just wrong for him! It really was a real shocker to the whole world. 

We may have lost touch with our friends. We may have been forgotten in their lives. The message I would like to bring out is - Live like there is no other tomorrow. Make that phone call that is long pending. Write that article which is in your head.  Tell someone how much they mean to you even if it is going to be hard - you never know if they were just waiting for you to open up. Tell your parents how much you love them and how they are your world! Live with no regrets. It's never too late!

Last but not the least - This pandemic is as hard for others as it is for you. Initially when all this COVID began, the question I kept asking to myself is - who really cares for me?  Who is/was really by my side when things just kept getting worse? The answer is -  We are all in this together. This is a fight which we can win only if we stay united. 

If you need a someone to talk, if you need a someone to share, if you need a shoulder to cry on and if you feel that nobody is there while you need them - your friend is just a phone call or a text call away. Your life matters and you matter! With no judgement and no prejudice I am sure they are the best people you can rely on without having to think twice before you speak. I - as a friend in your contact list am happy to be all ears while you are on your low. Rest assured - you get to enjoy my pj's too ;)

I'm sure most of you could relate to so many points while reading the blog. This rollercoaster ride is going to continue for sometime. So hang in there for some more time! Life is going to give you 100 reasons to crib, but give life just one reason why you will still choose to continue smiling 😊

You have just this one life to live, love and care.  Do not ever let it be a waste!👐

Keep Smiling! Happy days ahead!💙