21 Lockdown Lessons

Every day is a new cause of action.

Since the beginning of 2020, I wanted to share some lessons that I have come across in the past two decades but couldn't do. However, this decade started in the most unexpected ways of bringing the world to a stand-still, leaving us with a lot of time to introspect. We have a 21-day lockdown across the country to counter a curse that is plaguing the world. I won't mention it here. Here I'll share 21 lessons that I've come across my short but grateful path to help us sail through the 21 days lockdown.

1. What people say about you is none of your business. 
2. If you give someone long enough, they will show you their kind, positive side.
3. Sometimes, no matter how positive or encouraging your advice is, people aren't ready to hear it. Accept this.
4. You have a choice whether you want to focus on the positive or the negative. Exercise that right and live a happier life for doing so.
5. There are always going to be people who want to hold you back. This is often due to their own insecurities.
6. Distance changes everyone. Don't expect the old person once he/she is back.
7. Right now, this is life, so make the most of it. What you do today could affect those around you in a positive light, or you could bring down their mood.
8. See all obstacles from a new perspective, a new mindset, and not a stop sign. See them as an opportunity to show how badly you want something.
9. Keep doing what you've always done and you'll keep getting the same results. Most people follow the same path yet expect different outcomes.
10. Keep your health as a priority no matter what. When you're down, nothing stops except you. 
11. Give your best in whatever you do and never tell a lie. Never give an excuse. Be punctual. If you're late, apologize. Never leave people hanging. Say yes or no immediately.
12. Holding a grudge against someone harms you far more than it will ever harm someone else. Find a better use for your time and energy.
13. If you aren't enjoying the journey, it's very likely you are in the wrong lane. Don't be afraid to start all over again with a new focus.
14. Never let your ego get in the way. Whether it is going for the things you want in life or simply telling people how much they mean to you, life is too short to miss the opportunity. 
15. Don't be overconfident. Experts and smartest people aren't exempted from disasters.
16. Work on the art of letting go, rather than needing all the answers. You'll never have all the answers.
17. Focus on being consciously aware of all the things in your life, from your emotions to your reactions. Only the light of your awareness will make it possible for things to change.
18. Try something different, even if you think it won't work. No matter how able you are, you will face headwinds. Don't be discouraged.
19. Read voraciously. There is no substitute for it. Read, read, and read.
20. A shared vision encourages you to work together with inexhaustible efficiency.
21. Question everything you read or hear. Even these 21 lessons. Often our 'failure' is what allows us to see the real truth.