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Defining Boundaries: Novak Djokovic

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  Credits: Wallpaper Flare Respect. Respect. Respect. Here is a man who knows his boundaries and who knows his person is more important than his accomplishments, his status or his standing and is willing to put all at stake for self-preservation! Kudos to the current world No. 1, Novak Djokovic! The 34-year-old Tennis champion from Serbia has been in the news for refusing to take the covid 19 vaccine. He may have to pay the price for it by forgoing future championships. He, however, refuses to budge. Firmly, politely and with due respect, he says he has nothing against the vaccine and has taken vaccines before but he personally does not want to take this one and that only he would decide what goes into his body. There is a strong lesson in this for everyone. Let us learn from this man. First of all, if you think I am a staunch fan coming to his rescue then let me get that out of the way. I appreciate a whole lot of people but I am not a fan of anybody, especially a frenzied one...

What After Covid 19?

The last time I stepped out of my home was on 20 Mar 2020. It is 03 Apr 2020. I live on the fourth floor and I get my requirement of sun and air from my one and only balcony. The other three members of the family go out once a day with the fourth member of the family- our pup, Joey! I am asthmatic and so I am taking more precautions in this situation of not interacting with anyone outside and I am quite a pain for the other members of the family with my excessive hygiene rituals. So, how is the morale? High! The secret to that is acceptance. Of course, I basically am a home body so it helps but do I need to have the freedom of going where I want to, when I want to whether I choose to or not! I am quite at peace with the lock down, concentrating on the positives of this scary reality. Firstly, making good the chance of being a responsible citizen which helps the Country and the World. It is the need of the hour! Second, having the family home and spending quality time with ...