Seven Learnings from the city that revived me.
Reflection of my life far away from Metro life in the Pandemic.
Date — 13/03/2020
I came back home from Bangalore after my workplace declared work from home because of the COVID -19 pandemic. It was sudden, I just packed my bags and came back home. I could see the joy on my parent's faces because I was returning home after three months and also because they were worried about me as COVID cases in Bangalore had increased. I was happy that I could finally get back to hogging seafood and celebrate my birthday with them as I had never celebrated it without them being around. I thought after a month, I‘ll be back in Bangalore. Looks like this is going to happen next year.
I was always perceived differently being a Goan in Bangalore. People thought I was too stupid to leave Goa and live in another city even without knowing me as a person.
I had my own ride and I was happy exploring new things, faces, languages, and cultures. I truly understood
What will people think ? We live in this Soceity and we have to follow these norms. — Old Orthodox Aunty in the Park
Ever thought about the times, we have been confused about pursuing things we wanted, doing madness in the middle of the road. Imagine if we are to survive this world that we inhabit, wouldn’t it be wonderful to live lightly, laugh at ourselves, do what we love and love what we do, be true to ourselves, believe in ourselves, and worry about others watching or judging you because they are not?
I remember meeting a newspaper vendor randomly early morning when I was out for a walk and he just greeted me and said “Good morning” with a smile. In my mind, I was like do I know him but then what harms wishing him back with a smile. Therefore I did the same thing.
“There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven’t yet met.” — William Butler Yeats
I don’t know how many of us have actually used our phones and pretended to use it incase we dint want to have an eye to eye contact with someone. Ever wondered what a Hi and Hello can lead to?
In these times when people are suffering and frustrated and the whole world is upside down. We truly need a way to see things in a positive way when they don’t work out in our favor.
Everything is easier to tackle when you’re wearing a smile at the beginning of each day.
I was always hesitant towards writing, not that I thought I was a bad writer but I thought I was only good at writing and elaborating sentences (Meaningful sentences and not poems) during my engineering exams like any other engineer. I’m sure you already know the reason!
For the Non-Engineers, Kindly find the answer on Quora.
Note to all the upcoming engineers: — Make good friends, have a blast and have some hobbies because they are truly stress busters. I don’t remember having so much free time in my life after engineering. In Pandemic tho, Forget it.
In this whole journey of me switching my career from Engineering to Design, I have learned
Its a fact especially in a country like India where everyone takes engineering does the right amount of Jugaad in their four years only to realize later that I do not like it and want to do something else. Having said that I have nothing to lose in life.
I’m one of them!!!✌️ and it is completely fine. I am enjoying what I do
Curiosity to know why? / Learning the art of jugaad to now implementing it in a new place / Last-minute submissions to now deadlines / Patience to now constant iterations on designs
it goes on and on and on………
Lately, I have realized that I am really enjoying putting my thoughts together and it brings the best out of myself but I’m lazy when it comes to posting.
Looks like this is going to be published next month !!!🤦🏻♀
I became desensitized towards rejection and got used to Better Luck next time…sounds similar right (Google Pay) which is actually a good thing. Rejection is not your fault or it’s never personal. Maybe you did not fit into that aspect to that point of time but you have 500 other things you might fit in. All you have to do it pick your self up and do that take 🎬 2.
I had a Mental breakdown like any other person in recent times only because I thought I am not getting used to working remotely, communication, Voice, and Tone. It's was hard in the initial days but I have tackled it now. I was lost on the thought when everyone would be posting on Linkedin about working on personal skills, productivity, and Innovation.
Why do we need to quantify ourselves? It doesn’t really matter.
Keep focusing on the micro aspects of life. we always focus on one thing and don’t go for that bigger aspect of life, that’s when you become a team player. because you don’t only friend for yourself but for others also.
Empathy + hard work + Consistency outshines Talent
A lot of times in life you don’t know your own value or you don't value yourselves.
That is an issue. There are many positivities to focus on but for some reason, we only focus on the negatives, maybe because of your family or friends. You are an average of 5 people you spend the time.
Having said that how many of us value ourselves based on the likes we get on Facebook or Instagram?
If you change the world within, you can the world outside you. Have the right mindset.
Social media is just a source of entertainment.
Its been close to 7 months now that I have quarantined myself in Goa and finally I have realized the difference between
It depends on us which path do we actually choose. It’s never too late to create the life you want for yourself. Try everything. Even the things you think you will suck at. You never know what wonders they can do.
I had a few down moments too this year. Let go of a few things. But I think 2020 taught me to look past the troughs and grow with the crests.
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