How to overcome Covid Series # Part 1 – Train your mind # mental game

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How to overcome Covid Series # Part 1 – Train your mind # mental game


Covid ! this word has become a household word since last seventeen months. This word holds different meaning to different people of varied mindsets. For some, rather many, it’s still a bubble which has been created for political and economic benefits. Reality is harder than dreams. There should be absolute no denial about this disease.

If we go through the pages of history, every human being has witnessed one or the other kind of such pandemics, be it in form of wars, economy, religious or diseases. Our grandparents have witnessed World War II, partition of India. Generation of our parents age group have been witnesses to Korean wars, Vietnam wars, India's wars with her  neighboring countries,etc. People of twenty first century are witnessing Covid.

If one wants to defeat its opponent, one needs to accept it. First and foremost one should accept that this pandemic is out there hitting everyone. The precaution guidelines as devised by respective government are to be followed in full spirits. Now is the time to stay alive and gently stay afloat. Along with prescribed guidelines, there are other spheres which need to be taken care of. Covid is no longer the disease which affects respiratory system, it is a multi-systemic disease. Mental power and will power play a key role. The very thought of isolation stimulates our nervous system so much so that one starts to speculate this as a prison state. Infact one should not be a prisoner to one’s own thoughts. The greatest prison is being entrapped in one’s own mind.

Corona has changed our behavior and culture in several unique ways. Self care has become true care. Having visitors over home has become a strict "No -No" , leading to boost of video calls and chats. Schools have squeezed into laptops or mobiles. From off line mode, everyone is in online mode.

Normally, few years/decades are required to adapt to such changes. However, due to genetic instability of the virus, changes have been enforced over few months. This has led to mental weakening in many of us. The challenge is to adapt with full stability and mental power.

Pandemic advisory guidelines are there for each country which are similar more or less. The base of this pyramid comprises of masking, physical/social distancing and sanitization. Vaccination drive is being carried on with full force.

The second wave has hit harder than before and involves a wider age group. One tends to hear disturbing news which leads to mental and emotional instability. There is a feeling of helplessness and guilt as one is not able to travel to be with their loved ones or take care of them. This leads to energy depletion, which makes us vulnerable.

Now is the time to have faith and befriend God. Read and share only positive news, encourage your kith and kin to make motivational videos about how they overcame this disease. Regular exercise, balanced diet, meditation, adequate sleep, rest and being in a conscious happy state are few keys to mental power. The paradox is everyone knows this, these are no new teachings! Humans are in a great hurry to win over Corona.

Our opponent is mightier and stronger than anyone could ever think of.

Let’s pledge to make our behavior more responsible and instead of criticizing and spreading negative news, one should spread positive, healing news. Don’t become a part of panic creating system rather, become a soother, healer.

Ask yourself just one question, “How can I contribute?” Please remember the parallel world’s population is steadily increasing. A correct step in the right direction can only save us. Amen!

Impose self isolation# Limit your movement to minimum # follow Covid protocol.

Be mentally strong as we have to witness the new sun of 2022 together.

Love,

Juju.


P.S. For those who are hospitalized, my “Quarantine series” will be like a soothing balm for yourself and your kith and kin.

 

 

Comments

Rajesh Vaish said…
Nicely written 👍
May 1, 2021 at 12:31 AM
Anonymous said…
Good
May 1, 2021 at 5:50 AM
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