Today’s topic is the brainchild of Shackman who I know has had a great deal in mind and life during the pandemic as I am sure that all of us have had too.
In my case, at the individual level some positive changes that took place are the following;
1. I recommenced Jala Neti as recommended by some doctors who I trust.
I however use an old trusted vessel which I had stopped using some years ago.
2. I recommenced Pranayama exercises as part of my daily yoga routine.
3. I rescheduled my morning routine to accommodate these changes and now follow a different one than I was following pre-pandemic. This change has improved my digestion and sleep and overall wellbeing.
I am convinced that I escaped the annual tryst with the seasonal viral infection that I undergo every winter last year due to the above changes. That was the biggest gain that I had during these different times.
At the macro level, some positive changes that I have noticed personally are:
Return of some types of birds to my neighbourhood that had disappeared till last year.
Improved quality of air due to reduced traffic on our roads.
Thanks to the pandemic to some extent and its belligerence on our borders, our dependence on China has reduced considerably and local enterprises are rejuvenating to fill the gap. This in turn has contribute to our economic recovery for the IMF to predict that India will grow at and astounding 12.5% this fiscal.
Reduced consumption of oil has brought prices and demand down and people everywhere are finding that they can live differently and a better life.
Working and studying from home has brought about a paradigm shift in our approach to employment and education. Quite how this will pan out in the future is yet to be seen but, having tasted the simplicity and efficacy of these developments, there is bound to be major shifts.
Hygiene’s importance in our lives has been driven home more strongly than ever before by the practical experience of the pandemic.
This is my take on this week’s Friday 3 On 1 blog posts where Conrad, Shackman and I write on the same topic. Today’s topic has been suggested by Shackman. Please do go over to the other two blogs to see what they have to say on the same topic. Thank you.