For the last couple of months, all of us have been through some trying times. The human race collectively went through something that no one had ever imagined. In this time and age, locking down the entire world was an idea that no one had ever thought of. But desperate times call for desperate measure. Even though this drastic measure gave us a few negative effects but if we look deeper than this surface, it was only a positive idea that kept everyone safe and healthy. Sometimes, it takes the negative to create the positive. It was these testing times that have helped us to tap on those hidden potentials that we didn’t even know existed within us.
The new way of living has given us the perfect opportunity to walk on the path of our Dharma (Duty). We all have certain duties towards ourselves, our loved ones, the society, country, and the world as a whole. COVID has helped us to understand the basics of hygiene all over again. Right from covering your mouth while coughing or sneezing to not spitting on the road, and to even wash our hands and vegetables well. It has taught us to be patient with each other, as well all are in the same boat, for the first time ever.
To cope with the new way of living, we must develop and inculcate the feelings of Maitri and Karuna (friendship, love, and compassion) towards each other. Instead of pointing out mistakes in others, we must help each other out. Let positivity and hope prevail over negativity and problems. We have fought the COVID battle till now, let us now fight the battle to protect humanity as well.
To sail smoothly and to cope with the new way of living, we must all use this time to adopt the four pillars of Yoga in our daily lives:
Humans have gone through a lot in the past, this too shall pass. Keep adjusting, learning, and growing through it all. That’s the only way to cope with the new way of living. After all, change is the law of nature, isn’t it?
Be strong, be positive, and be in Yoga.