THE NEW NORMAL

THE NEW NORMAL

The New Normal -The meaning - 

A new normal is a state to which an economy, society, etc. settles following a crisis, when this differs from the situation that prevailed prior to the start of the crisis. (Ref:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_normal)

Have you started guessing about the new normal  post Covid-19?

The one that we have to accept until an effective vaccine or cure for Covid-19 is found- and made available to all.

Yes, I have started. 

Green Tiger- Colorful guessing ?

Image source: my mobile phone.

What is the new normal after Covid-19?

Having shared my own experience of living with Covid-19, in this article, let me share my  guessing about the new normal post Covid-19. 

And let me have full freedom to do so.  Like showing you a green tiger in the above image. it is green in color but it creates awareness of the existence of a tiger and its looks.  

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Understanding the new normal 

The scare of the unseen threat to life lurking nearby while interact with the world is obvious on every face.  

When we exchange our glance, there is expression of doubt  in every pair of eyes. And the same  is noticeable on all the faces.

Now when I see children playing while wearing their mask, I feel very sad. I wish we will get back to normal soon, as is shown in the drawing done by my younger son when he was in 6th standard.

Children enjoying  outdoor game!

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Life in the new normal

I have tremendous hope in life. 

A great faith in the Mother Nature. Like millions all over the world.  I am certain that the Mother Nature will take care of her children with her selfless love and encouraging us to flourish in the life.

I have, therefore, strong belief that the new normal will evolve and ideal human life will be restored with all the glory of its inherent freedom, love and compassion - and ever missing that expression of serenity in life and the urge to share happiness even with strangers.  

And all the peer groups will be enjoying their close moments in a very relaxed manner as can be pointed in the image below.

Enjoying the  company of close friends 

It is only a matter of time.

This will be a great slap and effective reply to whoever the creator, responsible for  this once in a century kind of threat to the human existence.

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Life in the new normal 

Changes in our values and attitude towards life and other living being are bound to take place. This will inevitably lead to new normal in our life.

Sense of responsibility of maintaining own health shall prevail and compel all of us individually to behave responsibly.

And the first new normal I have noticed is everyone is aware of the name Corona.

This is followed by cursing the country which is held as origin, namely China.

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On the card are next possible new normal-

• adopting the concept of work from home (Recently a public sector Bank in India has announced that Rs.1000 crore will be saved on adopting the pattern of work from home. This is encouraging news.  Because, this will prompt the employers to go in for rational posting of the manpower.)

• Display of boards at shops, and other public places - Use Sanitizers - Observe Social Distancing- wear mask

• on-line education pattern for KG, JR KG, Sr KG and onward

• confusion over conducting final examinations for the current academic year

• steps for personal hygiene - like using mask while interacting with others, washing hands frequently, using sanitizer on returning home from outside, keeping away from touching own eyes and mouth, staying at home to break the chain of spreading the fatal virus, monitoring the body temperature and so on. 

• Facing the infrared thermometer Gun for thermal scanning (I remember to have faced the gun on total four occasions on one single day, including the one when I returned to my society gate)

• taking precautions while getting professional services like doctors, dentists(this I wonder much as this service still stands suspended in my locality)

• Social distancing is seen as the mantra for a strong measure for prevention of the spread of the deadly virus. (I doubt about its feasibility in the densely populated country like India) 

• preferred contactless payments i.e. avoiding handling of currency notes and coins.

• taking precaution for staying safe while going out, like wearing mask while interacting with others

• new setting up while conducting formal meetings for maintaining social distancing

• opting for video conferencing as far as possible.

• There will be more commercial ads of sanitizers on tv and print media

• commercial ads emphasizing on providing services and products without involving any human contact (currently I see five such commercials on tv )

• new norms of greeting by way of elbow bump or Indian style namaste or footshake.

• display of reminders to use hand sanitizers and mask 

• considerable awareness of mental health

• dominating feeling of frustration and sadness

• lack of enthusiasm even to stroll in the afternoon

• lockdown is likely to be seen  more as a punishment than as a precaution

• mask will become extended part of human body

• more commercial applications will be visible in case of masks- like designer mask etc.

AND OF COURSE, NATURAL JUSTICE SHALL PREVAIL !

Next time......