"Steemit Engagement Challenge Season8 Week1: My learning during the pandemic"

Starting off season 8 week 1 with an interesting topic that I believe most people have already forgotten. Bringing back memories of the pandemic does not feel really good but I'm sure that we have great learnings. I think many people understood what life is about from the pandemic.

It was something that we never knew was coming. I was astonished when I heard it on news first. It is the hardest period I have ever spent in my life. The pandemic hampered our lives a lot.

What do you consider to be the main lesson you learned from the pandemic?

The most important thing that I learned from the pandemic is Life can be changed in an instant - Therefore always have gratitude for what you have now. Before the pandemic we dreamt about our future. We made plans and had objectives to achieve our dreams. But our whole world shattered in an instant. We had to give up all our dreams. Not only our dreams, but sometimes we had to stay apart from our loved ones during the isolation.

From the pandemic, I realized that this life is a temporary stop. What we have today might not have tomorrow. It's up to us to choose the right path. Believe in love, kindness, and care. Because when the time comes there will be no second chances. Remember hard times teaches the best life lesson.

_{Attended the wedding of a close relative}

Did you have any loss of family or friends because of the pandemic? Can you tell us about it?

Everybody around me was safe during the pandemic. I still thank god for saving our lives and keeping my family and friends safe. But I hated watching the news on television, I felt very stressed and heartbroken. Hearing the death rate every morning was the most unpleasant day of my life. I saw how people suffered from the loss of their loved ones. I still remember how children grieved at the loss of their parents. Some didn't even have the chance to do the final rituals for their loved ones.

What was the most difficult moment during the pandemic?

Being pregnant was the most difficult moment for me. It was not just me who I had to care for. I had to go to doctor appointments every week with a special pass. Being pregnant and getting isolated was not easy. Before I had everything I wished for, but after getting pregnant during the lockdown there were many days that I did not have the proper food I wished for. I had different cravings but I had to satisfy with what I had at home. It was the most difficult moment for me during the pandemic.

After all that process, do you value your health more?

Yes, of course. I still follow the hygienic measures imposed by the government. The pandemic taught us how important it is to have good hygiene. There were many people who caught the virus quickly due to poor hygiene. During the pandemic, we knew everybody who followed proper hygienic tips and maintained cleanliness survived well. When having a baby, I was extra careful. I make sure the house is well-sanitized. And whenever I go out I carry my mask and the sanitizer.

Having good health is the most important thing in our life. It's our duty to think of the whole community and follow the health guidelines correctly when interacting with people. As a mother, I have a huge responsibility to make sure my family is in good health.

_{Masks On Always}

Did the pandemic impact your finances positively or negatively? How did you cope?

The pandemic had a negative impact on our finances, almost everything was restricted and the lockdown continued. Many businesses had to shut down, My husband didn't receive any salary for several months. We had to live with what we have earned. Life felt just like a battle. The living cost increased a lot during the pandemic. Like everyone, it was the hardest time that I have ever spent.

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This was my learning during the pandemic. As we know there is no rainbow without rain. I hope everyone has now got a chance to restart their lives giving the necessary attention to health and hygiene. I wish that this virus will never take our lives back again.

I would like to invite @senehasa @sahar78 and @nadeesew to participate.