Life before COVID was taken granted. I always thought (maybe over confident of my immune system) that I’ll never test COVID positive, since I’m making sure all safety measures are followed.
Despite being cautious somehow COVID fell in love with me. The toxic relationship which I never wanted has begun. Body pain, headache, fever, breathlessness, nose block followed by loss of smell.
I was staying strong till then. But when I lost my ability to smell, that’s when I realised how fortunate I was to smell the earthy smell before/after rain, smell the flavours of spices, food; the smell of fresh flowers, my perfume and most favourite “Vicks”.
My deteriorating health installed deeply that “HEALTH IS WEALTH”. Made me realise that my body is battling silent war every day, 24X7X365, until my very last breath. All I had to do is support it with right foods choices, movement to strengthen muscles and simultaneously maintaining mental health. World’s greatest collaborations may not be the corporates joining hands together but when body and mind aligns together to drive the life energy.
Isolation and quarantine period started. Second phase of major realisation – FAMILY IS YOUR INVISIBLE STRENGTH. I took the responsibility to take care of myself as I didn’t want to risk others’ life. My brother made sure I was equipped with necessary items to manage. It was this period which enlightened me on the abundant resources that I’m enjoying in my day to day life. NOW it’s restricted. I had to use the water cautiously till my brother got me a refill.
While this period took a toll on my mental health it also revealed how people are empathetic and compassionate. My closed ones made sure I’m okay and taking enough rest. It was those phone calls and messages that boosted my energy, pushing me to fight hard. I explored the unexplored parts of my life – staying idle, cooking, health disaster, continuous rest, oximeter, thermometer, steam inhaler, tablets, syrups and what not.
It was THE TIME, where I had to support my body and mind. I kept saying to myself that I would be fine and recover faster. Ate nutritious food and slept more like a baby. I was on cloud nine, when I was able to smell again.
Days passed, I recovered fast.
I understood the true meaning of these quotes by experiencing the worst,
1. Health is Wealth.
2. What you eat, is what you are.
3. Time is the most precious resource we have at our disposal. On this earth, we only have a limited amount of time to spend with our friends, family and loved ones.
4. Start with you. Start where you are. Changing the world is an exciting idea. Changing yourself makes it possible.
5. While it may seem small, the ripple effects of small things is extraordinary.
6. All we have is NOW, this moment. Not even today or tomorrow.
What I’d like to share is, realise how fortunate you are enjoying the abundant resources. Be compassionate and help others as much as you can. Always remember, you’ve borrowed natural resources from your next generation. Make sure they enjoy the same benefit of resources as you did and follow the same as you did.
Stay strong, keep yourself busy – upgrade yourself, learn basic things about your body-once you do, I’m sure you’ll change your perspective and make efforts to love your body.
When it comes to food, add nutritious angle to what you consume. Food is fuel to our body, make sure you feed it right.
1. Forgive yourself.
2. Count your blessings before going to bed – It can be anything as long it makes you feel good and greatful.
3. Journal your thoughts, everyday life events, life lessons, your mistakes, your take away from an impactful conversation, things you want to explore and experience.
4. Read as many books as you can – books that inspire, introduce you to different perspectives,
My favourite quote,
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.”
― George R.R. Martin
5. Thank yourself and your body with a self-hug every night before hitting the bed.
Wishing you a speedy recovery from all kinds of mental and physical ailment.
With love,
PRIYANKA MOHAN
