Is it okay to be happy during a crisis?

Most of us, who aren’t currently handling public responsibilities, enjoy the quarantine though might be unwilling to admit the same.

In India, it’s been exactly a month today since the lockdown began. At a time when the entire human family is under a crisis, here are my observations on the lockdown being a welcome development in societal behaviour.

➼ Self-analysis and lone time have made a few realise their true interpersonal behaviour. Few introverts have concluded that they aren’t so really, and look for the time when they can get out and socialize. Few extroverts feel their me-time totally impressive, and plan to get back more often.

➼ People have reaslised the importance of savings.

➼ It’s obvious that gadgets can’t entertain us the whole time. A lot of people have taken up a new hobby or have started to relish their long-abandoned one.

➼ More caution is being exercised on personal as well public hygiene.

➼ There is an increasing gesture of exhanging kind words to fellow humans, and even to plants. Our inter-dependency which we’ve ignored is finally getting noticed.

➼ People with anxiety and depression have leaned towards their family for support. Those who live alone utilize this an opportunity for self help and therapy.

➼ Multitude of kids, with parents by their side, now get to eat healthy snacks.

➼ It’s been established that we are able to survive without junk food, except those who have stocked enough for a month’s time. Getting out of home, gathering peacefully and a lot more that seemed normal few weeks ago is now appearing to be a luxury.

➼ Lots of people have come up with more productive ways to spend time with family, while also working from home. The work-life balance is getting restored.

➼ The crisis has rendered an opportunity to do our best to welcome nature that’s extending its greenery and wildlife territory. I don’t mean to say that we should stop using automobiles or stop running the industries forever. But, more importance has to be given for sustainability. Having witnessed a comparitively cleaner environment after decades, we’ll really be guilty to take it back to the worst possible way it was. So, it’s better to contribute than to regret later.

We won’t be getting such long leaves anymore, anytime soon. I wish we don’t get any with such critical reasons.

To answer the question on the title, it’s absolutely okay to be happy. So, enjoy and utilize the remaining days with pleasure and utmost safety. Keep up your mental as well physical health.

Do share in the comment section, if you’ve observed any other meaningful change in the society.

I sign off, spreading out my good will to all the frontline and supporting warriors, and the infected.

Cheers!