Written by: Niharika Shrestha - 2022022, Grade XI
Posted on: 23 May, 2021
We have always been listening to everyone around us say "Life is precious". We have grown listening to this one particular line. But I had never sat down and thought for a second, why is life so precious. But, when our country was hit again by the second wave of coronavirus, I pondered and started believing that life is really precious.
We all know that we only live once but instead of living happily and focusing on ourselves, we are always busy comparing ourselves with other people. We never know when our last day on this beautiful earth will be. Now, when we see thousands of coronavirus cases increasing rapidly it's even scarier and makes us think what if I die in this pandemic? Thousands of people are being affected by a coronavirus. People are isolating themselves and waiting eagerly for their test to come negative and finally hug their loved ones, but instead, some are losing their lives. People who were healthy and enjoying their lives like just a month ago, until their tests were positive are dying. Patients are not getting beds, oxygen cylinders, and proper treatments that are required for them to get better. These days, we don't even want to listen to the news anymore nor do we want to listen to ambulance sirens passing through the roads of our house. Coronavirus has definitely taught us that nothing is permanent. We find happiness going to malls, cinema halls but the only place that is safe in our home. It has taught us to spend quality time with our family instead of scrolling through Instagram, Facebook feeds.
We are gifted with this beautiful life only once. Let's try to get satisfied with whatever we have. Let's stop complaining about everything we are unsatisfied with. Let’s stop worrying and live in the moment.
