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.