With great hope and optimism, we usher into another new year!!
The celebrations may have shadow of precautionary refrain in view of the pandemic scare, yet the human spirit stays undefeated. There are new year wishes charging and unleashing an undeterred life force across the battered face of Earth that needs healing.
Healing ... Healing at its own pace for each individual... Healing of the scars of losing loved ones, losing one's livelihood, losing one's dreams. We need to be lenient to provide space or time for us to heal.. The phobic and morbid narrative need to be replaced with compassionate and caring reassurance. The unprecedented evil afflicting humanity need to be countered by a resurgence of goodness.
Our children are still unprotected from the virulence and one can imagine the insecurities taking roots in young minds hearing the apocalyptic news all around. Elderly are forced to bear the hardships of quarantined subsistence. I pray that the world finds a new order for itself which give first importance to protect the humanity than anything else.
I thank all the readers from United States, India, Russia, Germany, France, Ukraine, Portugal, United Kingdom, Latvia, Sweden, Poland, Israel, Canada, Indonesia, Australia, Romania, Singapore, China and other countries who have been sharing their valuable comments and suggestions and impressions about the posts in this blog.
Many readers shared their experiences during these difficult times of the 2021. It gave me a deep sense of satisfaction and hope hearing about complete strangers reached out to help each other without thinking of their own welfare. On the other hand it was equally shattering to see elderly being abandoned by their well to do children in the name of social distancing. On one hand it was very heartwarming to see people connecting over phones and video calls to feel every moment of togetherness, on the other hand it was disappointing to find people not being able perform the last rites for the loved ones lost. There are many anecdotes demonstrating the pinnacle of human camaraderie and nadir of blood relations. Adversity brings the best and worst of human behavior both.
Social networks played an important role in connecting people, bringing help and medical aid during the year. The power of these platforms was seen at their constructive best. Technology has huge benefits if put to positive use. However, there were still people who kept waiting for a single call from the ones they considered their family or close friends. It makes me wonder what could possibly keep people from staying in touch with their loved ones, relatives, acquaintances and friends even in such times when the uncertainty of tomorrow is staring into the eyes. Lets pray for the goodness of the heart be kindled by the memories of the good times and become stimulant enough to shatter all darkness taking possession of ignorant souls.
Wish you a very Happy new year once again!!!
Stay healthy, safe and let your spirit soar the highest to a life condition of unparalleled compassion!!
From-
Manish 'Pakhi'
