Starting 23rd March, the government of Pakistan announced a nationwide lockdown as a preventive measure against spread of coronavirus. In my quarantine story I talk about how I have managed to cope so far and the thought process that helped me in doing so.
I read a beautiful post which stated that how we view this pandemic and operate while locked down depends on our perspective about it. Think of this, say 5 years from now when you look back at it, how do you want to view it?
Do you want to say things like I was terrified? The end of the world? I was locked down for days I didn’t leave my house? I mean all this is fine but what good would it bring?
Would you rather remember it as a time when you invested a lot in yourself? For instance I have gotten very consistent with my blog lately. What was I waiting for to realize this amazing skill that I have?
Come to think of it, it really is a privilege to
-work from home
-staying at home in a non-toxic environment
-do nothing yet survive
-be in a healthy mental state
-be in a healthy physical state
-be in a healthy spiritual state
There is an affirmation that I repeat everyday at least 5 times:
“Day by day, in every way, I am getting better and better” ????
Although at first it sounded very superficial but overtime I started observing a very positive effect in my life. So much so that I now get external validation to the fact that I am, in fact, getting better and better everyday.
Conclusion
No matter what perspective you choose, your quarantine story is yours to tell. And it will be different than my story or anyone else’s. The only request or advise is to make this story a positive one. One from which future generations can take a learning.
God forbid if something of the sort is to return in future, may your story help others to cope. To view lockdowns as a time much needed for self. Rather than viewing them as a halt to your progress.
If you are someone who wants to grow and progress in life, trust me no pandemic can ever stop you. Again, this is my personal story and I don’t want to impose it on someone else.
With all said and done I do realize that not everyone has the mental capacity to cope and spend all this time productively. So if you’re someone who simply survives this time and comes out sane, know that you have done enough and this is no little achievement in itself.
There is a related post on tips on working from home, you may want to give it a read: https://reasonstolivefor.com/work-from-home/
This article has also been published as a guest post on Pointless Overthinking: https://pointlessoverthinking.com/2020/05/18/my-quarantine-story-fix-your-perspective/
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Do let me know about your quarantine story in comments below ????
I’ve heard it said that acceptance is the answer to all my problems. Certainly, where circumstance is beyond my control this is the case. The current pandemic is a prime example of that.
That said, a gratitude list such as you’ve alluded to is certainly something worth having…and remembering.
Have a great week.
Thanks for reading and you have a great week as well! ?
Truly spoken, let’s always be grateful.
Absolutely ?
My quarantine story is all about how clear the roads were driving to my “essential” maintenance job.
My wife, on the other hand, has used the time to make the house and yard more beautiful than it ever was.
Thanks for sharing! ?
Beautifully written. Thank you for sharing. These have been challenging times for everyone. I hope things are okay for you now.
Much better. Got to keep a check on self. Hope you are doing good as well ?
I’m doing okay, just learning to take things one day at a time.
that’s the way to about it ?