Jaya Pathak: Covid 19 – The Midas Touch....

A lazy Quarantine evening. Kids gone out in society garden for some fresh air. Me sipping my Tea at my terrace admiring and listening to the silence of the evening which were never ever so peaceful.

The only sound I can hear is of light 80s music from someone’s terrace, I can notice people on their terrace walking strolling , dad and kids playing badminton, mothers chopping vegetables , chatting with moms, mother in laws , one teen doing evening workout with some jazz music , old couple engrossed in evening gardening in their balcony, 2 aunties entertaining themselves with some serious gossips obviously from their respecting balconies (maintaining social distancing)

I see a young girl making her own video in her balcony …. taking her own takes and re- takes lol.. must be to post it over social media (The most IN thing …. 😊)

Such a beautiful sight, reminds me of 90’s, when terraces, balconies, Otlaas were our local desi cafés and lounges lol… Yes! People used to spend hours and hours at these favorite spots.

Loads and loads of things are said, done, written already over the prevailing situation So guys no gyaan here. I am here to just to share and make a note, mark it as a memory, mark my chain of thoughts/emotions during this once in a lifetime situation through my blog.

A thought crossed my mind and it quickly wanted to jot it down ….

The current state reminds me of the very old Story we all have heard - The Midas Touch! The king wished to have loads of Gold , The wish was granted but he never knew the after effects of the Boon.

The cons?

We craved time with family, wives whined over the husband is not having time, working mother complained no time for kids, Parents complained of son and daughter in law’s time , Kids wished longer holidays, Wished more screen time allowed, we cribbed the monotonous office life, we cribbed having no time to read, exercise , write and even think. We craved for not been able live our passions and the list seem interminable….

Here you go, all granted by almighty in this one Shot! (Novel Covid 19)

Of course, with the so-called Cons!! (We are all frustrated about)

However, to be honest I am in love with the Pros! I am loving this simplicity.

We all have at least been able to comprehended one thing “correct” about Life during this lock down, that is “The cost of living” is never expensive, it’s “the Cost of Lifestyle” that is expensive.

All this, Yes Of course along with a strong thought ….

In the midst of chaos, (Cons) there is also an opportunity.

The wound is the place where the light enters you- RUMI 😊