Quarantine Series # 14 days Series# Day 8-14

Quarantine Series # 14 days Series# Day 8-14

P. S. This write up is dedicated to all the health care professionals, all persons who are covid positive and symptomatic. Once the symptoms appear and your covid testing confirms the same, the period of treatment and isolation seems like eternity. With this day wise write it is my endeavour to alleviate the pain. This is from the time of covid testing onwards.

“ Zindagi pyaar ka geet hai, isse har dil ko gaana padega …….. (Life is a song of love , every heart will have to sing)

Zindagi gum ka sagar bhi hai , hans ke uss parr jaana padega… ( Life is an ocean of sorrow too, will have to smile and go across).

Humming this song, the second week seemed to have gone by, at its own pace. Those with moderate symptoms were progressing well and gradually regaining their inner strength. Those with severe symptoms also, saw light at the other end of the tunnel. Their over all health showed improvement.  Happiest were the ones with mild symptoms as with this week, the period of isolation was gone by and, it was time to be reunited with family and life.

All said and done, this period of isolation has brought out this simple fact of life, that our needs are minimal in form of food, clothes etc. One never realized when the luxury became need and man was lost in this charismatic magical world of “Maya”. Once again it was the duty of mother (nature) to shake her children (human beings) from this deep slumber. Maa has done it beautifully!

Most of us, have had the time to introspect and must have taken steering wheel of the vehicle of our life in our own hands. It,s steered in the right direction respecting the speed limit. I have also ticked off few things from my “To do List”. The essence is always the same. Teachings are same as we have been hearing from our parents and elders. The question is of,  what strikes you! There is a turning point in everyone,s life.

Last week, I got the taste of Breath and happiness program by Art of living, Rajyog meditation by Brahmakumari,s and Inner Engineering course by Sadhguru. All these experiences have left a deep permanent impact in my life. Somewhere, it has hit the bull,s eye. It was a reminiscence of all what we all have been taught, but in different perspective.

 With this quarantine period coming to end, I hope and pray that all of us reach a turning point or “The point” from where, we actually start living our lives fully and totally so as to create a life which we want.  Yog and meditation will hasten the process.

Remembering lines from a famous song# my all time favourite,

“ Aane wala pal, jaane wala hai , Ho sake to issme , zindagi beeta lo, ( Moments come and go, try to live life in this moment ) 

Pal yeh bhi jaane wala hai…………. ( this moment will also pass by)

This moment is inevitable.

See you soon, with a new write up about my different experiences from varied courses.

Love,

Juju.

Quarantine Series # 14 days Series# Day 5-7

Quarantine Series # 14 days Series# Day 5-7

P. S. This write up is dedicated to all the health care professionals, all persons who are covid positive and symptomatic. Once the symptoms appear and your covid testing confirms the same, the period of treatment and isolation seems like eternity. With this day wise write it is my endeavour to alleviate the pain. This is from the time of covid testing onwards.

 

The last three days passed by in a fleet of moment. I am practicing the theory of “Live in the moment”, no past, no future. Life seems to be more organized and in sync with self. Whenever our frequency changes from our normal bandwidth, some changes occur within our self and in our surroundings.

Gradually, one gets adjusted to the hospital isolation room and starts living on a daily basis. With this mindset, one tends to enjoy the hospital stay (really !). As there is surge of energy and power within self, one realizes the numerous hidden talents which had been buried in pursuit of keeping pace with the vehicle of Life.

If one is stable, it’s a good moment to reflect upon oneself and try and do things which have been pushed to corner with a label “when I will get time, I will do it “.The moment is now. Those who live in the moment live a fulfilling life. A wise man said, “Add life to your years and not years to your life.”

Once the discharge day is near, you will go back to your home pavilion, life will revert back to same normal routine. Take these days as a challenge from God! you are the chosen one! Remind yourself that you are a powerhouse.  Keep track of your thought process and if u can pen it down (request for paper/pen from staff) and label them as “Tryst with self ”.

Some wise person said, “Do spend time with your own good self else you will miss meeting the best person of your life.”

 Winding up with Swami Vivekananda,s famous quote

“The world is the great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong.”

 “Believing others is easy But Believing in Yourself ………..That,s the real challenge!”

Love,

Juju.

P.S. This write up is not intended to preach or teach. I share my experiences with a noble intention of helping others. This quarantine series has led to lot of self introspection and awareness of the power house within.

Quarantine Series # 14 days Series# Day 4

Quarantine Series # 14 days Series# Day 4

P. S. This write up is dedicated to all the health care professionals, all persons who are covid positive and symptomatic. Once the symptoms appear and your covid testing confirms the same, the period of treatment and isolation seems like eternity. With this day wise write it is my endeavour to alleviate the pain. This is from the time of covid testing onwards.

Human beings are so clever that they calibrated moments into seconds, minutes hours, days, weeks, months and years. After every six days, a Sunday- day of sun/day to relax was named. Little did this being know that the creator of this universe had set everything in a continuous motion and there was no moment to rest. Surprised!

Well my context here is very clear, I am talking about a person who is not well. Human body as we all are aware is a 24x7 working machine with no pause (Prayers if there is a pause!). Lucky ones enjoy Sunday for others it,s like just another day. Like Shakespeare wrote , “ What,s in a name ? “It holds true in most of the cases. Sunday can be any other day , at times its akin to a busy working Monday ( for medical professionals). Human body doesn,t take a day off, rather works continuously to make the body diseasefree.

One feels settled on day four and the isolation room starts giving a homely feel. The bed, staff and doctors are your new friends who work day in and day out to ensure you leave this place at the earliest. The intra-venous canula seems like a buddy which carries all the medication through it. The beeping monitors give you company in this emptiness and medicines taste like prasadam. To keep the canula patent is one,s priority. The skin starts seeking for soothing creams and your lips also yearn for moisturizer/lip balm.

There is a tilt in thoughts towards the positive side as one gets acclimatized to this new environment. Everyone has read and remembers “Survival of the fittest theory” by Charles Darwin. This is incomplete! Another theory which holds true in current times is  “It is not the strongest of the species that survives nor the most intelligent, but the most responsive to change .” Charles Darwin, 1809.

 The only thing constant in this world is ‘change”. Day 4 heralds a change in thought process slowly as the effect of medicine starts showing and finally one feels one is on the path of recovery. Your family also gets used to this temporary change. All the cobwebs of doubts are brushed off. This day appears to have gone by at a better pace. Few days to go, before you will be back in your seat of action. Till then, tighten your seatbelt, adjust your seat and get going. Self muse these lyrics of the famous song -A new day has come by Celine Dion, 

“I was waiting for so long, for a miracle to come,

Everyone told me to be strong, hold on and don,t shed a tear,

Through the darkness and good times, I knew I,d make it through

And the world thought I had it all….

A new day has come! A new day …..

Love,

Juju

Quarantine Series # 14 days Series# Day 3

Quarantine Series # 14 days Series# Day 3

P. S. This write up is dedicated to all the health care professionals, all persons who are covid positive and symptomatic. Once the symptoms appear and your covid testing confirms the same, the period of treatment and isolation seems like eternity. With this day wise write it is my endeavour to alleviate the pain. This is from the time of covid testing onwards.

As the sun dawns on day three, its been almost more than forty eight to 60 hours since one is hit by the unexpected happening which has landed in an ICU. Human mind is an exceptional form of energy whose potential and power has not yet been harnessed.

The rising sun brings an unconditional acceptance in everyone. The shore seems to be in sight although it appears to be hazy with overcast sky. The paradox lies in being certain of reaching the shore with clarity that turbulence will be there which will go away eventually.

One gets used to the hospital routine and monitor beeps sound like music (I know they are not !). The attending nurse (not in white uniform, but in PPE like a space suit) is your friend in times of need and your bedside buzzer your lifeline. Fear not! The land is visible now, focus with full faith and trust in almighty it will be not too long before your ship (yourself) hits the mainland (discharge from hospital).

As one regains inner strength, mind is back to original form. The loved ones judge your progress by assessing your social media activity. These are the times when its heartening to know that your loved one in isolation has fingers on mobile. For once your heart screams out loud that good, more the screen time implies the ship has taken a “U-turn " and is safe from wandering into the unknown in this vast ocean of life. Doctors visit, medicine schedule, meal times take a lot of energy and time. In between, calls from family makes the day complete.The same 24 hours seemed to have passed at a better pace than previous day.

Has the earth rotated at a faster pace than previous day ?? Has the clock ticked faster? Oh God ! night shift staff has arrived so soon.

With these thoughts, you roll up your hospital sheet with a heart full of gratitude. The mind looks forward to the next day with high hope and prayer that Mother Earth rotates at a faster pace. Really ! The darker the night # brighter is the next day.

Remembering words from the famous poem by RN Tagore - where the mind is without fear and the head is held high…………

I am ready to embrace day 4^th.

Love,

Juju .

Quarantine Series # 14 days Series# Day 2

Quarantine Series # 14 days Series# Day 2

P. S. This write up is dedicated to all the health care professionals, all persons who are covid positive and symptomatic. Once the symptoms appear and your covid testing confirms the same, the period of treatment and isolation seems like eternity. With this day wise write it is my endeavour to alleviate the pain. This is from the time of covid testing onwards.

After a long-long twenty four hours, yet another day begins. The rising sun beckons new birth and the warm sunshine kindle rays of hope. The ups and downs are akin to waxing and waning of sea waves. The bliss can be broken by some untoward changes in your laboratory parameters leading to hard decisions and change in treatment protocol. Your mobile phone is the “magical access key” to this world of uncertainty from the outer side. For once everyone feels being tied by unseen shackles. Somewhere the thoughts of well being of near and dear ones keep on raising their tiny heads in the conscious mind.

One needs immense mental power to push aside these thoughts and brace the change in treatment schedule with full faith and power. This is the time when your whole being is fighting with these foreign enemies (virus) with full might and valor. Deep down, one must be in control so as to command each cell to fight well and brave the journey. Each cell has complete trust in their master and knows that soon the enemy will be thrown out. It s all a matter of few days before this war will be over and the victorious warrior returns home. Important is to plan this day well so as to avoid any panic or distress.

Kith and kin can form a support group and schedule out their call timings. Brief few seconds happy, cheerful videos can be shared to our warrior. Short motivational messages can be shared. It is always better to share original ones than forward ones. I have learnt that nobody is interested in reading same forwards. Try something original.

Smile is everyone best accessory# always wear it. It is important to fool oneself into thinking “All izz well”. Do whatever makes you strong. This day shall see the dusk soon. The medicine will be working in your body and beating the enemy a hell lot.

Day 2 seems to have passed in a slightly better pace than Day 1.

Constantly remind yourself few things:

1)    Every storm gives rise to a beautiful rainbow.

2)    No night is so long that it will not see a day.

3)    Whatever you want is on the other side of fear.

4)    A stone which is scared of being beaten will never turn out into a beautiful statue.

5)    The land which is afraid of plough will never grow nutrient crops.

6)    This too shall pass.

As the night sets in, it spreads a blanket of hope and trust.

Waiting for an interesting Day 3……..

       Love,

        Juju

 

 

Quarantine Series # 14 days Series# Day 1

Quarantine Series # 14 days Series# Day 1

P. S. This write up is dedicated to all the health care professionals, all persons who are covid positive and symptomatic. Once the symptoms appear and your covid testing confirms the same, the period of treatment and isolation seems like eternity. With this day wise write it is my endeavour to alleviate the pain. This is from the time of covid testing onwards.

 A healthy person comes in contact with person with corona viral load. There can be different scenarios. One is of frontline warriors who are using protection and are aware of the patients they are dealing with. Second scenario can be in case of contact with healthy asymptomatic carriers. Another can be you were in self isolation but stepped out of your house once or twice.

Whatever maybe the scenario, in spite of all precautions, you have symptoms and there is suspicion of covid. Now the million dollar question is what to do?

It is of utmost importance to decide whether one needs home isolation or hospitalization?  Constantly remind to oneself that with proper treatment and adequate care/isolation, one will win this war in two to four weeks time. Have faith in almighty. Let your faith and will power not deter. Form a mental support system. In these times, there is vacuum of physical presence of your kith and kin. Be mentally strong. Life is a mental game.

Create an aura of abundance of good health and gratitude of good health so far. Time will tick at its usual speed. The only difference will be that we will be fully aware of every nanosecond. Once the admission and line of treatment is finalized, be prepared that four walls will be your fortress for the next two weeks or more. Create a mental strategy of your war plan for the next few weeks in which loneliness, negativity, weakness and low health will be your key opponents. Willfully one needs to fight back every living moment and soon day one will see the sunset.

Take rest and be prepared for day 2………

Next 24 hours will give birth to another write up.

All my love and strength to all those fighting in this war either frontline/ back stage.

 Love,

Juju.

I was watching you # Letter from a sister# Emotions unplugged

I was watching you # Letter from a sister# Emotions unplugged

{This write up is a gratitude note for my elder siblings whose marriage anniversaries fall in this month.}

Being the youngest in the family, I was always lucky. I had my elder brother and sisters to protect me and look up to. They were a blessing (most of the time). Many things were filtered at sibling level and never reached my parents. I had the privilege, rather advantage of learning new things earlier than them. It never struck that they had a person who adored and admired them 24 x 7 and was a witness too in their happy and difficult times. I learnt immensely by merely watching them (even though they were oblivious of this fact).

When you thought nobody was watching you, I was watching your actions and reactions. From the satisfaction and happiness of topping in class to pain and anguish of missing out by few marks, I learnt that success and failure were a part of life. The way you maintained your first positions in school and college taught me the tools of success were hard work, dedication and discipline. Giving respect to elders and love to younger imbibed in me the importance of love, care and compassion.

All this while, I was watching you: when while in a middle of a meal you would suddenly say ‘I am full” so that I could have that extra chocolate or my favorite cake, I learnt the joy of sharing. When you ignored the snide remarks by passer bys, I learnt the art to ignore people who did not matter. After all, one doesn’t shout back at every barking dog. When you filled all the water bottles and cleaned the tables (so as to help momsie in gearing up her work), I got my lesson of selfless service and unconditional love towards parents and family. When you completed your studies and all assignments on time, I leant that time is precious (not to be wasted).

All this while, I was watching you: when you tied the knot and entered different households, the ways you balanced yourselves, you taught me the importance of adjustments, though you were educated and financially independent. The most importance lesson was of bending and not breaking in marital arena. Balancing, both professional and home front in a meticulous way, I learnt the art of balancing on this tight rope of so called life. Your patient listening (without offering solutions) taught me, that the best gift anyone could give was their time, in other person’s difficult time.

All this while, I was watching you (brother) when you started your business during college days, entrepreneur ship and leadership qualities were instilled in my young mind. The way you treated your each worker with respect and humbleness left a deep impact of importance of every person,s contribution in growth of any organization and the need of appreciation.

The list is long and my blog demands a concluding remark.

With a heart full of gratitude and love, I pray to almighty that I keep on learning from noble pious souls who happen to be my brother and sisters.

Love,

Juju

Letter from Sister#Emotions unplugged

This is a poem close to my heart as it is penned down by my eldest sister for my birthday. This is her poem which I want to share. This reminds me of my mother who had a habit of penning down her thoughts on our birthdays. 

Please read on .........

On the  birthday of my little sis, who will be always little and cutest person on earth for me. So, here's for Juju:

Tender age of four was mine,

When white as snow with glow and shine,

Chubby cheeks sailed into our hearth,

The cutest prettiest bundle of joy, ever on earth.

Tender age of two was Molly,

Awestruck amazed at this roly poly.

Juju Juju was what she muttered,

So, that is what she will be called, everyone uttered.

While growing up, she kept everyone on their toes,

She was a delight for both friends and foes.

Her elephant like memory and easy grasp,

This beauty with brains made everyone gasp.

I know her for her caring, loving and gentle ways,

My li'l sis, our Mom's Raju, is always positive, with no nays.

I wish her the best of life's hue,

May all her heart's desires come true.

Wishing you a rocking birthday behna.🎁✨🎉🎂

Love you loads, Daisy.❤️

Love, 

Juju

Only one take # No Re-take

Only one take # No Re-take

Sounds familiar! In this movie of life, there is only one take and that is full and final. There are no re-takes to amend or modify our actions and deed. Seems amazingly complex!

Life is akin to chess where one should take a thoughtful step ahead as every step counts, it can either save you or put you in trouble. The bishops, rooks, knights and pawns represent our thought processes both good and evil. Pawns are like virtues which move simply ahead in honor of their king and queen. Bishops, rooks and knights are bestowed with superior qualities and act like vices. The opponent in this game of life is “Life itself.” The goal is to move ahead thoughtfully, cautiously without endangering ourselves.   The famous Gabbar Singh,s dialogue from Hindi super hit movie Sholay,“ Jo darr gaya, who marr gaya”, reinforces the fact that life is always a mental game. Opportunities are many but there is only one take

For every problem there is a solution and every solution gives birth to another problem. Ever since Eve ate the sinned apple, human beings are caught up this vicious cycle. To break this cycle, one needs immense faith and trust in the supreme power. All of us have sensed its magical presence in our lives. Whenever one door closes, another opens up! But we fix our gaze towards the closed door that we lose sight of the open door. Life is ticking by every moment and we are one step closer to our destination (Hope everyone got it!).

Let,s make a pact with ourselves, that we will take each step wisely and cautiously with virtues weighing over our vices so that when we look back we can say with pride, “ Oh wow! What a lovely movie#made with only one take.” Your movie is an inspiration to many. Be inspiring, be loving, be wise. 

 

Love,

Juju

Grief is mine # Let the whole world shine

Grief is mine # Let the whole world shine

Disclaimer: In this write up, grief means loss of parents or someone real close.

Life is what happens to us, at this very moment. The moment is “NOW.” It,s happening every living moment. Are we in a state of awareness? If not, then it,s time to awake, arise and shine . Embrace life# Life is waiting for you! What are you waiting for??There is one moment of realization which hits everybody and causes them to wake up from their slumber. The point to ponder is – do you want to wait for that jolt or are you willing to do it by yourself! Choice is always yours. One of my favorite tagline is “To live life in a fully conscious state is like being in an intoxicant state, which is supreme, divine.”

I read a story in Hindi subject, class 9, NCERT. The title is “Dukh ka adhikaar - Right to grief.” After reading this, my mind was flooded with many questions as to how the financial barrier in our society has laid down rights in times of grief too! The deeper, I go, the picture becomes clearer. It dawned upon me that the poor socio-economic strata people are more aligned with themselves, live in the moment and acceptance comes quickly. As they have a “tomorrow” which beckons them to work again, as they need to feed themselves and family. The moment of grief is momentary and passes off by ( or so it seems).

Whereas, the so called privileged class gets frozen in time of grief so much so that time clock knocks them out. They become disoriented, losing the war to grief easily and spend days in delaying the acceptance of grief. Underneath there is clarity that the vacuum is there which will never be filled. Much time goes in trying to find a "New normal." This comes from my own personal experience too.

People are more connected and authentic in lower socio-economic strata, whereas, in so called upper class, there is smell of artificiality ( T& c apply !).  Somehow, so called well wishers will try their best that one tends to remain in negativity well and push you back when you try to come out. 

Are the poor (so called) already on path of supreme nirvana as they live in the moment?  Are we any closer to that path?

I will conclude with this noble thought which I remind myself , ”Grief is mine # let the whole world shine.”  

Love,

Juju

And then………….Life happened!

And then………….Life happened!

Many years ago, a pious soul took a mortal coil and thus began the journey from start to end. Many simple questions created havoc in the young mind. Few questions were dealt with, few were postponed and for few he was chided. Overpowered by parent,s ideologies, this child somehow never realized when he lost his originality and succumbed under so called society pressures. The usual rat race began with (un)healthy competition among peer groups. In a race (to whom does it really matter) to be the best parents, the child was enrolled in multiple classes besides the regular school classes. Somewhere the childhood was completely lost in running from one class to another. To add to it, the stress on relishing food and importance of chewing food was forgotten. All he heard was,” Come on hurry up! you will get late for the next class.”

Holidays were booked for extra stuff which needed to be done in order to stay ahead from peer group (really!). The moments of happiness were entirely dependent on marks scored and sadness when he fared badly. How to tackle success and failure was never taught? How many parents really teach their children to cherish the result (only) and not marks or score (Please answer to your own conscience). Unknowingly, a severe harm had been done before anyone could realize.

Teenage years led to irritable behavior, social distancing, lack of empathy and insomnia. The child became a loner. His classmates started calling him “Nerd.”The sound of crushing of small flower went unnoticed in the sound of this materialistic world. Labeling it as teenage problem, once again this was overlooked and same pattern was repeated. He came out with flying colors in his entrance exams and parents thought they had done their best and were the best parents. Graduation led to post graduation, which paved way to a good (so called) job with a reputed Multi National Company ,with good salary package ( Oh wow!) . Now, it was time to relax (for parents) and find a good match so that he could finally settle down! (really! Can we ever settle down while running). All this while the child had lost the ability to develop a thinking of his own and was always confused in decision making. Once again, the ego of parent,s took an upper hand and the marriage was solemnized after finding a suitable match.  

After few years, on a routine parent teacher meeting (of his child), the teacher casually asked about what he wanted to become and what were his hobbies? (talking about the father). He was  dumbstruck. Not a single word came from his mouth. He went into deep thinking and withdrew himself into his shell. And then………………

Life happened!

He introspected and realized that all these years he had merely existed following the norms laid by his family and society. Gradually, it dawned upon him that he was good in acting and mimicry and used to entertain his school friends and relatives. Somewhere, this talent was crushed (noiselessly). He felt a burden had been relieved from his chest. After taking his employer and family into confidence, he enrolled in a famous acting school and joined theater. He felt immense joy and managed to balance both -work and theater. He became a happy man, started looking younger and fitter.

Nobody knows what futures holds? But, everyone knows this much that if present is lived well, you will have a pleasant past and no worries for future.

Winding up with a remark, “Has life happened to you as yet!”

Love,

Juju.