I had mixed feelings when the first lockdown started in Dimapur, Nagaland. I was happy to meet my family once again and spend time with them and on the other hand, I was unable to go anywhere. The online classes started which was like a new thing for us. But it seemed to be normal after sometime.
During this pandemic, I have come across many people who are experiencing new things, new rules. People are facing the unknown or untold situations in life. It is disheartening to hear about the hardship of the people living on the streets or the daily wage earners. There were times when people had to leave this town to go to their hometown with hardly any money for a meal or two.
I thank God that I have everything I need, and I also pray for the needy. I am sure that people all over the world are facing the same situation. It was no surprise for me to see my Naga people coming out to help with whatever they can. I am proud to say that Naga people are always willing to help one another and always lend an extra hand to help those during troubled times.
The government and the frontline workers doing their best to combat the disease will not be forgotten. The returnees from different cities coming back to Nagaland is another story to tell. There were many complaints for so many things. What I have learned is; in life we should be thankful for what we have and all things can be resolved with proper communication and not through violent means.
I just wonder, will there be any chance of hope for a better life? Are we destined to live like this? Here the problem is not only the coronavirus alone. Everyone has different opinions in life. Clashes between clans, clashes between the government and the public, clashes between countries and so on.
We are fighting against this virus to get our normal life back. I just hope and pray that one day I can do all the things which I used to do before without any restriction or fear.
#Lockdown #COVID19 #RayOfHopeForABetterTomorrow
Aosenla Walling
M.A
Tetso College