Sandeep Marwah Chief Scout For India Spoke To The Nation |
New Delhi: “Remember social distancing is going to stay
here for longer period than your expectations. Lockdown is must in these
fearful situations. But there is no lockdown to thinking, to creative work, to
motivate oneself. God has given you extra time to built-up your character, your
determination, your capacity to hold and your capability to polish,” said Dr.
Sandeep Marwah Chief Scout For India on the birth anniversary of Rabindranath
Tagore.
“There is lot to do and a
lot to learn. All of you must prepare your day to day time table and fill it with extra ordinary
activities. Your performance for the next day should be more than the last day.
In this lockdown you can get twelve periods of one hour to make it very
productive and constructive,” added Dr. Sandeep Marwah while talking to the
scouts and guides all over India on line.
“You can start your day with
fitness program which can include a walk, an exercise, meditation, Yoga etc.
Give your self a period to watch television an hour of entertainment, a film,
news and current affairs, and documentaries. Start writing a blog, a book, poetry,
a personal dairy, a short story, a note, a novel, an article and make it a daily
practice. Start learning a new language; a musical instrument, sketching,
painting and karaoke music should be your routine.
Learn first aid, read books,
newspaper, surf net and see galleries, exhibitions, tourist places, museums and
libraries. Play indoor games like chess, ludo, carrom board, table tennis or Improve
your communication skills. Clean your rooms also learn about your family
history. There is ample to do my dear children,” added Dr. Marwah closing with
quote of Rabindranath Tagore that-“The butterfly counts not months but
moments, and has time enough”. The session was followed by questions and
answers.