2020: The New Normal

Frankly, it has been a bizarre of a year thronged full of grief, sorrow and pain. A year packed with unprecedent changes hurling despair in the darkest of hours and a feverish wave of depression across lands. We all know that smooth seas do not make skillful sailors, so let us clutch a quick glimpse of the brighter side of 2020. The pandemic has made the most eccentric of things turn possible. The lockdown offered us a period to rejuvenate, explore and learn from each of our unique selves. The pandemic accorded us with a lesson to discover our forgotten demons.  It bestowed the world with ample  time and  different opportunities. Families rediscovered simplest of pleasures- board games, puzzles and movies. People got to build on their relationships of love and trust and spent quality time with their families. Many even acquired a chance to fulfil the desire and hobbies of their childhood. The world understood the power and importance of sanitation, hygiene and social dist...

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  It was late in the afternoon when my plane inclined smoothly and steadily in air. All was set for my first sky diving experience. The coach had assured me of my security. My excitement turned apprehensive now. I could imagine the pain I would go through If I will hit the ground. I had considered all the risks before boarding but now I was overthinking, I read the safety manual twice. Now we were high up in air just at the right altitude to take a jump. Time had stopped for me all I could see was my fellow friends making the vault. Soon my name was called out, but I wasn’t ready. I stood near the exit staring at the ground which was covered in clouds and barely visible. All I could think was off to make the jump. I took a small step, standing at the tiniest of the edge of the door. I couldn’t wait more, and I took the big leap. I was piercing through the air once and for all like a blade. I swiftly flew like a fish wrapped by clouds. I was halfway through and I started enjoying it...