Dear Open ,

I had mentioned just a day or two ago about how hard it is to feel the weight of the density .

Today is Holi ,usually a fairly raucous colourful festival in India. In my condo we had a ' communique' a few days ago about how our liberty depended on us following masking and social distancing protocol . Given the high levels of acquiescence I had expected a quiet muffled Holi and not the usual community party with colours and eats.

Well the elderly lady folk started it first . Determinedly having a potluck in the lawns. No masks ☺️. And then people started trickling in. Kids and their parents happily throwing colours on each other and having a great time. As I watched them ,the stately tree in attendance ,a butterfly flew past . And a beautiful jungle babbler bobbed happily nearby.

Expectedly there were some that objected,sitting at home saying we are being super spreaders .But mostly it was an amazing time as people hugged each other and played mask free ! And I felt as if something has shifted .

Just wanted to share .

Megha