13 March 2020, seemed to be the last day of our cheerful, carefree, and zealous lives. Henceforth, We entered such a phase of life which was just a bolt from the blue. A time frame when death seemed to be at your doorstep. One’s life, filled with fear and uncertainty. Schools announced sudden closure, it was not summer vacations nor winter holidays rather it was the start of the unforgettable pandemic, the biggest horror of history. Gradually this pandemic seemed to be leading the world towards disaster.
There was not a moment of ease or pleasure because the spread of this deadly disease was already highlighted in the news and its impact on China-made everyone prepare for its long-lasting effects. Days passed like a blink, life came to a standstill. It seemed as standing on top of the mountain surrounded with water from all over, nor you could go ahead neither move back. There was all mixed up feelings. This disease played havoc on the lives of people. Though Corona was taking lives, it was also wreaking people’s mental health. Maintaining social distance made people feel more isolated stressed and anxious. Moreover, an ordinary person was afraid that lockdowns and economic collapse may provide deadlier than the disease. Every single thing from schools to markets was shut. The country faced political, social, and critical economical consequences. Therefore students were lacking in studies and the on-going situation did not allow them to continue their smooth learning so the government decided to promote them. Secondly, most schools introduced online classes on zoom and Google Classroom.
Frustration increased as months passed by. Life became dull and dreary. For months one not dare to visit one another. No family events or get together. Everything seemed abnormal. Most horrifyingly our neighbors got infected, which was great dismay. It made us even more possessive. Whenever one sets off with fear and trepidation. Usage of double masks, gloves, sanitizers, and maintaining social distance was necessary. To move out from the house was itself a dread, it was as trying one’s fortune. The atmosphere made us depressed and stressed. Mental health organizations stated to take care of our mental health just like our physical health. To divert one’s attention they had to indulge in something creative and affectionate.
Indeed the pandemic was worse but it also taught me to face irrefutable realities. Challenges of life taught the actual meaning of living. Loneliness and boredom were confronted by a positive attitude and patience. Never stop learning because life never stops teaching
