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As if COVID 19 was not enough! We had to have Amphan!

Since last March, when we started to talk about COVID-19 here in India, I was scared. On opening my eyes in the morning, I used to ask myself, “Is it over yet?” “Maybe today will be the day when somebody announces that it is over!” But the reality would soon hit me, “No, it is still here, and here it is to stay.” And then I would go on my knees and pray the Serenity Prayer, “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change (the virus, whether my family members would get it or whether my mother, who lives on her own, is observing strict lockdown), the courage to change the things I can (wash my hands, wear a mask, keep a proper distance), and the wisdom to know the difference.” And believe me, this kept me going for the past three months or so. I live in a fairly large compound, with a lot of fruit trees and space to walk around. So, staying inside was not a big deal (so I thought!). I had a lot of work to do; I was connected via the internet and mobile. So, I was all set!

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