The Silver Lining

As Maya Angelou once said, “No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on and it will be better tomorrow”.

The ongoing pandemic has brought many unexpected changes in our life. It has been a roller coaster ride, with many ups and downs throughout the journey. We have hit the rock bottom, where many people have lost their loved ones, sometimes without even a chance to say goodbye. Our lifeline of survival, oxygen has been the most sought out over the past few months. Yes, this is the situation our country has seen, something which seemed seemingly impossible just a few years ago.

But as they say, “Every cloud has a silver lining”. These unprecedented times have taught us more than we could ever imagine. It has made us realize that nothing is more important than the safety of our loved ones. It has taught us to empathize , broaden our horizon and reach out to others in need. Having been united by a common goal of fighting this pandemic together, our true strength of character has been brought out during this time, which is seen by the way we all have stood up for each other. Our frontline Covid warriors have put their lives at stake for the safety of our country and its people. We have learnt to appreciate and realize the importance of being kind, having understood through experience that each one of us is fighting a hard battle.

All said and done, one thing we have learnt to cope up with the current situation is to heal from within. Whether its simply doing something that makes your face light up with a smile, or having a hearty conversation filled with fun and laughter with someone or by just calmly allowing yourself to relax and connect to the divinity within, it is all a form of forgetting our struggles and making ourselves stronger on the inside.

For it is during these times that we realize the power of the Almighty, and understand that whatever happens in our life, happens for a reason. We may not understand it now, but God has a plan for us and our duty is to put our complete faith and trust in him and keep moving forward.

So the next time life throws a challenge at you, keep calm, stay positive and be happy, for there are beautiful things waiting for you around the corner!