Lines Of Defense

Hello friends!

Although and unfortunately we have recently celebrated Corona anniversary, the pandemic is loosing its scary psychological influence on us which keeps us away from living our life to the fullest. This pandemic has given us lots of positive and constructive ways out. Helped us in course correction of how the life should be viewed at and lived. Hope made us survive throughout last year and hope only is going to teach us to live with Corona and many other unpleasant surprises.


First Line of Defense


Vaccination is taking speed and is the ultimate way to deal with this enemy. Taking precautions and evading Corona infection is a good first line(L1) of defense(LOD). However, like in any other battles, the first line defense can only do so much. A strong enemy like Corona is going to destroy it sooner or later and make inroads. Hence while you try to defend L1 LOD, make sure that you are simultaneously working on 2nd(L2) and 3rd(L3) LOD. 

Second Line of Defense

L2 is to get yourself physically fitter than ever with immunity levels higher than ever. With such a real threat on doorsteps it becomes easier for us to do that. When boosting immunity, try to do it naturally i.e. by including more vitamins and minerals in your diet and complementing it with workouts and breathing exercises to increase vital capacity of your lungs. Do not take an easy way-out like popping the pills.


Third Line of Defense


3rd and final LOD is the vaccination. Easiest to put in place, plan it as early as possible but don't make any desperate attempts for the same, like trying to obtain it illegally from black market. That could lead to a disaster. Getting both the jabs is going to take us 6 months or even more, let's wait patiently. Until then focus on your L1 and L2 LOD. And even when you are armed with L3 LOD, do not make the mistake of lowering your guards on L1 and L2 and taking Corona heads on. Getting vaccinated only means that you will be able to fight better with the virus. You are still prone to infection. And no vaccine claims 100% efficacy.  L1 will help keep the infection viral load to minimum and L2 is going to complement L3 in fight with the infection.

    

Balanced Mind! Balanced Life!!

And encompassing all your defense levels, the most pivotal aspect of this battle is your psychological strength and willpower. Do not let these adversities affect your gumption and zeal for life. These temporary sandstorms will come to end. Meanwhile, keep walking even if the purpose/goals of life seems little hazy or invisible.


I wish you all a shining year ahead!!!



 

Life must be need driven and not greed driven!

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