It has been a very long time since the last time I wrote! Finally I have gotten a chance to catch up with my writing! Here is a Letter to my Future self which is to be read after Covid-19 is over! I know this is a tough time for all of us…
Dear Future Self,
By the time you will read this letter, it will officially be a full-year since the Covid-19 situation had ended. You are probably celebrating this one-year-old birthday with big smiles and hugs! Right now, I am still suffering somewhere in the depths of this disaster and can only imagine how the world and me myself would change after this tragedy will end. Although you may think that the Covid-19 pandemic was dreadful and catastrophic, there are some lessons that I want you to remember from your experience.
Before the Coronavirus outbreak, many people were not taking the topic of hygiene seriously. However, nowadays people are acting upon countless measures in order to maintain disinfection all around their homes. If only the society was this sensible from the start, the impact would have been slow and not affected many people. I believe that even after Covid-19 will end, individuals will continue to practice social-distancing and other hygiene because they will be aware of the importance of doing such tasks. Perhaps new organizations and inventions would be created to raise awareness and help people to keep proper disinfection. Even though I know you are responsible and are already taking precautions, I still want to remind you of how important this topic is. Not only can practicing hygiene help stop a virus, but it can also prevent infections and other diseases. I want you to stay safe and healthy!
Remember all the resources such as digital learning, food, family, and health services you had access to during quarantine? You are so grateful for these resources, as others don’t receive such fortuity. As schools are closed many students lose their access to learning because they are not provided with the tools needed for digital education. Also because the health services are overwhelmed, there are many additional deaths. Not only that, but in the poor countries, residents will lose their source of food, clean water and sanitation. It will take many years for these poor countries to recover from the economic loss, and the residents will suffer for an even longer time. In fact, even in the wealthy countries, many citizens will also suffer from financial loss. It will take time for these people to recover. Perhaps the government and other organizations like the “World Economic Forum” will provide such citizens with help. Anyways, you had access to many resources, services and support from family and friends. You should remember to be grateful for all the fortunities you have and all the people you have in your life to protect and support you.
The Covid-19 pandemic has taught me some very important lessons that I want my future self to remember. It has also done many modifications in the way people will live after the virus will end. I can’t wait for the time to come when I will finally get the chance to read this letter. I hope that the time comes very soon!
- Ritisha Garg
