I heard that we are in the same boat. But it's not like that. We are in the same storm but not in the same boat. Your ship can be shipwrecked and mine might not be. Or vice versa.
For some, quarantine is optimal : moment of reflection, of re-connection. Easy, in flip flops with a whiskey or tea.
For others, this is a desperate crisis.
For some others it is facing loneliness.
For some, a peace, rest time, vacation.
Yet for others, torture : How am I going to pay my bills?
Some were concerned about a brand of chocolate for Easter (this year there were no rich chocolates).
Some were in their "home office".
Others are looking through trash to survive.
Some want to go back to work because they are running out of money.
Others want to kill those who break the quarantine.
Some need to break the quarantine to stand in line at the banks.
Others to escape.
Others criticise the government for lines.
Some have experienced the near death of the virus, some have already lost someone from it, some are not sure their loved ones are going to make it and some don't even believe this is a big deal.
Some of us who are well now may end up experiencing it and some believe they are infallible and will be blown away if or when this hits someone they know.
Some have faith in God and expect miracles during 2020.
Others say the worse is yet to come.
So, friends, we are not in the same boat. We are going through a time when our perceptions and needs are completely different.
And each one will emerge, in his own way, from that storm.
Some with a tan from their pool. Others with scars on their soul (for invisible reasons).
It is very important to see beyond what is seen at first glance. Not just looking, more than looking, seeing.
See beyond the political party, beyond religion, beyond the nose on your face.
Do not underestimate the pain of others if you do not feel it.
Do not judge the good life of the other, do not condemn the bad life of the other. Don't be a judge. Let us not judge the one who lacks as well as the one who exceeds him.
We are on different ships, looking to survive.
Let everyone navigate their route with respect, empathy and responsibility.
Note. Author unknown; from What'sApp.
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I'm putting down two stories for your consumption and analysis, so that you come to your own conclusions!
Story 1.
Dr. Simon, 52, Neurosurgeon, MD of New Hope Hospital, PH Road who was undergoing treatment for COVID at Apollo, Vanagaram has passed into the mist of time.
Dr. Simon was unknowingly treating Dr. Maraicayar who attended the Tablighi Jama'at in New Delhi. Dr. Maraicayar did not reveal to him the fact. After two days, Dr. Simon fell sick, self medicated himself. But after a week he became bad and got admitted to Apollo. In the meantime,
Dr. Maraicayar fell sick and admitted himself in the General Hospital and was tested positive for
COVID.
Then the government traced his contacts and identified Dr. Simon in Apollo. By then, his condition
had become very bad and he succumbed.
RIP Dr. Simon. You've paid with your life for someone else's folly.
The saddest part is that no media channel is covering the news!
Story 2.
Two sadhus and their driver were on their way to Surat to attend a funeral. Between 2130 and 2200
hrs on 16 Apr, their vehicle was stopped by a mob and the three of them were lynched to death after
being hit with sticks. The sad part to this story, that happened in the Palghar district of Maharashtra,
has three aspects :-
(a) The murder of the three persons took place in the presence of a police team. There was a
failed attempt to hide the fact that the two murdered were sadhus.
(b) The case has been registered today because of intense pressure by the local BJP guys.
(c) Again, most of the media has blanked out this story!
Tailpiece.
Had got up at our usual time, the chores and was ready about half an hour late. On hearing that the
restrictions were gonna be eased, we could hear the noise of traffic after what seemed to be ages but by evening, the Kerala government had clarified quite a few points.
PS.
The chief minister, in his evening press meeting when asked about the 'Sprinklr Scam' said that he has nothing to say about it and was waiting for concrete evidence. Sadly, by doing so, he has let down his IT Secretary!
For some, quarantine is optimal : moment of reflection, of re-connection. Easy, in flip flops with a whiskey or tea.
For others, this is a desperate crisis.
For some others it is facing loneliness.
For some, a peace, rest time, vacation.
Yet for others, torture : How am I going to pay my bills?
Some were concerned about a brand of chocolate for Easter (this year there were no rich chocolates).
Some were in their "home office".
Others are looking through trash to survive.
Some want to go back to work because they are running out of money.
Others want to kill those who break the quarantine.
Some need to break the quarantine to stand in line at the banks.
Others to escape.
Others criticise the government for lines.
Some have experienced the near death of the virus, some have already lost someone from it, some are not sure their loved ones are going to make it and some don't even believe this is a big deal.
Some of us who are well now may end up experiencing it and some believe they are infallible and will be blown away if or when this hits someone they know.
Some have faith in God and expect miracles during 2020.
Others say the worse is yet to come.
So, friends, we are not in the same boat. We are going through a time when our perceptions and needs are completely different.
And each one will emerge, in his own way, from that storm.
Some with a tan from their pool. Others with scars on their soul (for invisible reasons).
It is very important to see beyond what is seen at first glance. Not just looking, more than looking, seeing.
See beyond the political party, beyond religion, beyond the nose on your face.
Do not underestimate the pain of others if you do not feel it.
Do not judge the good life of the other, do not condemn the bad life of the other. Don't be a judge. Let us not judge the one who lacks as well as the one who exceeds him.
We are on different ships, looking to survive.
Let everyone navigate their route with respect, empathy and responsibility.
Note. Author unknown; from What'sApp.
* * 8
I'm putting down two stories for your consumption and analysis, so that you come to your own conclusions!
Story 1.
Dr. Simon, 52, Neurosurgeon, MD of New Hope Hospital, PH Road who was undergoing treatment for COVID at Apollo, Vanagaram has passed into the mist of time.
Dr. Simon was unknowingly treating Dr. Maraicayar who attended the Tablighi Jama'at in New Delhi. Dr. Maraicayar did not reveal to him the fact. After two days, Dr. Simon fell sick, self medicated himself. But after a week he became bad and got admitted to Apollo. In the meantime,
Dr. Maraicayar fell sick and admitted himself in the General Hospital and was tested positive for
COVID.
Then the government traced his contacts and identified Dr. Simon in Apollo. By then, his condition
had become very bad and he succumbed.
RIP Dr. Simon. You've paid with your life for someone else's folly.
The saddest part is that no media channel is covering the news!
Story 2.
Two sadhus and their driver were on their way to Surat to attend a funeral. Between 2130 and 2200
hrs on 16 Apr, their vehicle was stopped by a mob and the three of them were lynched to death after
being hit with sticks. The sad part to this story, that happened in the Palghar district of Maharashtra,
has three aspects :-
(a) The murder of the three persons took place in the presence of a police team. There was a
failed attempt to hide the fact that the two murdered were sadhus.
(b) The case has been registered today because of intense pressure by the local BJP guys.
(c) Again, most of the media has blanked out this story!
Tailpiece.
Had got up at our usual time, the chores and was ready about half an hour late. On hearing that the
restrictions were gonna be eased, we could hear the noise of traffic after what seemed to be ages but by evening, the Kerala government had clarified quite a few points.
PS.
The chief minister, in his evening press meeting when asked about the 'Sprinklr Scam' said that he has nothing to say about it and was waiting for concrete evidence. Sadly, by doing so, he has let down his IT Secretary!
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