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 𝙏𝙃𝘼𝙉𝙆𝙎 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙈𝘼𝙎𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂‼

"Good times create weak men. 

Weak men create hard times.

Hard times create strong men. 

Strong men create good times."

          Rogue year 2020 had taught us valuable lessons. No matter what, everyone nurtures the naive belief that a change of calendar would somehow result in a change of fate and mark the beginning of a dream run. In the beginning people thought masks did not matter, but that mood has passed.Even as we struggled with physical distancing, staying in touch was key to keeping our sanity and well-being intact. And the Covid-19 brought the world to a grinding halt, but homes were abuzz with activity more than ever.

      The year 2020 came with an excitement for all as it's a first year of new decade. Everyone enjoyed 31st with a high spirit but none of us where aware that with a new decade there will be start of new problems.We never ever imagined that a single,microscopic virus can change our lives completely.The most negative word in 2020 was 'Positive'!!

        Masks have been a great levelers these days. Only super heroes, doctors and certain South-Asians wore them. Now, it's international culture. Masks also changed our outlook. The masked man was a thief, a rioter.. Now he's a gentleman and the unmasked one is the boor.The eyes are the only interpreters left now as the mask hides all the remaining.

        We all went struggling with physical distancing and many of us can't accept to have or give space. Hugs and handshakes are now forbidden 😌. All thanks to a  virus that doesn't respect space or seek consent. However our disconnect with social reality precedes the pandemic. We were anyway more in touch with our screens than with each other. Video calls became frequent and creative.

        At home, too, we hesitate turning into touch-me-nots in the presence of our loved ones, especially the elderly.In March, when the novel corona virus was picking up pace , a battle gathered steam inside many homes. Children wondered if it was an extended holiday, now the parents were at home. Innovation at home was at an all time high with parents coming out with all possible do it yourself ideas and games to deal with the situation.Homes turned into production rooms as the young and old launched  YouTube channels.

         Altogether,2020 was a year a realizations...A year that completely changed the lives of all-from simple laymen to rich businessmen.

   "Never regret a day in your life: good days give happiness, bad days give experience, worst days give the best lessons."

Let us all hope & work together for that good old days to comeback...

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