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virtual office from home and many more distractions took a PEOPLE SPEAK PAGE #2
toll on them. But over the time they recognized that work from
come together so beautifully which
is amazing. I see the strength. We
are in it together and are figuring
out everything together. Even with
virtual schooling glitches we parents
have formed groups to help our
kids in different ways. Each parent
taking some responsibility which they
can help with. We together have
helped small businesses especially
restaurants to sell through trucks and
survive in this pandemic. I definitely
feel we will be a better person”.

Health is most important.
This crisis did throw light more than
ever on the importance of health.
home was not bad at all. They had more family and personal Shahin Ibrahim says “If I am healthy, I will be
quality time. It just meant mending ways to incorporate the able to keep my family healthy. I always heard
new normal. It is a blessing in disguise. Sandeep Agarwal my grandma say this but today I understand
kiddingly mentions on the radio “I figured how to sleep with it in the true sense. No skipping of meals for
one eye closed and work with one eye open,” me now. And masks are so important to keep
everyone healthy”.

The initial days we started with a lot of fear
of the unknown and anxiety. And today, we
definitely are familiar with our situations. I
sensed people are ready to face the world
back again but not without learning and
making some changes in their lives. I also
sense people’s drift towards spirituality.
We could have really kept a journal of our
experiences during this time because this
time is definitely very unique. Each day is
different. It would be a collection of great
memories to share with our next generations.

Humanity shall prevail due to corona Virus.
Rishi Yagnik says, ‘With crisis we have learned that no matter
what happens, humanity will prevail above everything else. It
has taught us to check ourselves and move in a better direction
which is more human. We have been eating dinner together
as family and have more time for each other. It sure has been
a great change”.

Recognizing new responsibilities, new learnings and
community strength.
On the same above note, Sunita Sapru one of our listeners
found real humanity in this crisis. She says “Community has

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