Corona Came Calling 4: THE EPILOGUE — Amlesh Ranjan
Within two days of our turning covid negative, I got the information that the person who gave me my existence in this world, is down with covid in my far-away hometown.
I rushed and did all that can be done, but she could not recover, became one with the Supreme. Devastated, crestfallen, & heartbroken, I bowed to this reality of life.
And by what I saw and heard, out there in the Hospital and in the cremation ground. I also accepted that this pandemic will not be over even after it is over.
As we are seeing, the 2nd and 3rd wave raging in different parts of the world, and there are talks of a 4th wave as well, we are far away from an epilogue for Corona.
But, when you see healthcare systems crumbling against this insurmountable load, and when you see the caretaker talking about running out of suitable timber for cremation,…..
…..you first shudder at our inadequacies, but you are also filled with an iron-willed resolve to do whatever you can to write the epilogue of this devastating virus.
With Vaccinations in full swing across the World; the solidarity shown by nations; significant leadership shown by the Corporates, and with increasing responsible behavior by Citizens, we will sure see the end of this pandemic.
But the actual work will start after that because Corona will leave behind empty homes, scarred minds, broken hearts, and cold hearths.
We, each one of us, will have to rise in solidarity and with compassion to stand by those who need us, and a good number will do so.
As Corona Came Calling and made me & my family first-hand, live through harrowing times of ongoing pandemic, I have tried sharing what went through my mind. Allow me to share 3 key thoughts:
> We sure build Healthcare Infrastructure & Man-power but we should first Create a Culture of Health among ourselves.
> Ensuring Personal and Social Life & Responsibilities will enhance our Professional Life/Role as well.
> Post-pandemic World will need each one of us to rise with Compassion and in Solidarity for the Greater Good all.
The epilogue of Corona is ours to write, and the best way to do so is to write the code for our being together and staying well.
Please take care!
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Part 1- PROLOGUE; Part 2- DIALOGUE; Part 3- MONOLOGUE links given below.
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