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Looking Forward Amidst Uncertainty

To say that the year 2020 was difficult would be an understatement. The first few
weeks of sitting at home and living life king-size most of the time was nothing
short of paradise.

But to see that stretch and have a million things to worry about from the
working sector’s finances to education for millennials, coupled with decreasing
employment opportunities for the youth in the 2 categories has caused dejection
and anxiety for the hearts and souls of many.

We have to remember, humanity has always found ways to survive, however
difficult the conditions might be! The adrenaline and instinct for survival have
always been blessed upon us.

The gift of intelligence to humans has only made it easier for us to grow
and profit better than all of the other living organisms. This pandemic has
been another one of such instances that has checked our mental strength to
see if we can trudge and wade through this uncertain time, a blot of red on
humanity’s long, wonderful, and also frightening history. Whatever we might
say, this year has taught us all many things. To rediscover one’s hobbies has

been great, but to add to that list there have been greater things.

My grandfather would always say, “Health Is Wealth”. To just be alive and
healthy in these unprecedented and highly contagious time is itself a thing
to smile about!

To see people use up years of savings to save a loved one has
been gut-wrenching, and worse when it ends with tears of despair.
But humanity will still withstand this. We always have and we always
will! Whatever curveball we unfold onto ourselves, we will still prevail.
No matter what happens, humanity will always learn something. We now will be
able to address our faulty and underdeveloped healthcare system, our future
only looks brighter. Our success isn’t uncertain, it has just been postponed.
As an individual, as a country, and even as mankind, we can only
move forward from now on. This has been one of our greatest
setbacks and the learning we have gained is immeasurable. The
upward trajectory is coming, and the future looks brighter than ever!

By Shakti Suresh | XII-A

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