Tiffin Tales 111

Hola,

Okay, so this is the second time that it snowed this week and we are a bit upset about that. Even though we cannot complain because we all have to be indoors yet we said a small prayer for everyone who have to go outside given their nature of jobs.

As most of us are all inside our homes we are spending a major part on the internet precisely in front of any kinds of screen. These screens are our windows to the world. A part of us like to watch news and keep a tab on everything going around. I am assuming a percentage of people like me do keep a track but find it stressful to hear about the virus all throughout the day. As for me, I watch once in the morning and once during dinner time. I follow closely but rest of the time its more online grocery shopping hunt and some binge watching.

This afternoon I read about a story which compelled me to think from some many corners. A lady was travelling by bus when the bus stopped at a stop. The bus was occupied and there was just one spot by the lady seated next to the window. When the bus stopped another old lady got into the bus with lots of shopping bags. The bus driver helped to get in and she took the vacant spot. The old lady was well built and with all her bags it was almost getting difficult for two ladies to share the seats. The other lady could barely move. Seeing the discomfort of the situation an old man stood up and offered his seat to the old lady because he felt that way all three would be able to sit comfortably. The lady by the window seat with a smile politely refused. She said, "Its a small journey, let's all accommodate." The old man understood and smiled. He understood the profundity of the words and went back to his seat. A few stops later the lady by the window got down. Throughout her travel she didn't express any inconvenience towards the old lady thus leaving some memories with the people around her.

Now as I sip my tea and write these lines I try to think about so many things. We cannot accept so many situations in our lives. SO many of us are struggling to sit at our homes. People who are used to race with the clocks are now coping with the new set of environment. There are lots of uncertainties over the present and future and I guess its all a part of our journey. This part of our journey is just to sit back because we have no control over what is going around us. Let us all be considerate and generous which can help us in this journey. We all can do our part and we know the best way to do them. Our ways of helping may be different but the goal is to be of help to someone. If there is no way we can help some, think again. We can help others simply by staying home and reduce the chances of spreading.

Okay, time to finish my tea and plan for my dinner. Its very important part of the day because planning the groceries is highly strategic. If you are working, take rest on the weekends. Most importantly stay safe.