Gratitude during these tough times!
So after 1 week, I stepped out of my house today to buy 1 week of vegetables and groceries stock. The roads were quiet and the usual buzz of activities were amiss, as expected. I had to make 2 rounds of visits, 1st to veg shop and then for groceries. I stood in the queue outside grocery shop, and then when my turn came, kept mentioning each item I wanted from my list. For a few items there were discussions on the brand, quantity, alternate option etc. So finally after 30 mins of this, with multiple interruptions for the shop guy he got my list. Then the wait for billing for 10 more mins and the payment. This reminded me of childhood when we would go to nearby kirana stores and used to have this scene regularly. Social distancing and washing hands and dresses once am back etc was indeed followed and I realized even these I took for granted. We have come a long way with digital world and fast paced where we don't stop to pause or think. But today, I reflect