There are many moments in your life that change you. I just experienced one such moment, a moment -in which to simply put I felt aware.
I was standing up the tower at the southern most point at sentosa looking into the sea. In just one passing second I heard the waves crash , the raindrops falling and the leaves rustling. I felt the a pleasant chill breeze, and that the breeze was from two directions. I heard a child’s joyful giggle and a Chinese song. I realized there was a pattern in how the ships were placed and where they were moving. And as though nothing happened I just continued conversing with my friend.
But something else happened. Our conversation about his problem took a turn. I got quieter and seemed to prod my friend for answers. All the solutions I thought I had for his problem disappeared and I just asked questions. We didn’t reach any great solution, but I believe we got farther than we could have with any snippets I would normally retell about my experiences. For those few moments I felt more joy, more power and was just a better friend than I could have been at any point.
Instead of sharing or asserting, I just listened, prodded and continued to experience the magnificence of nature. Soon the night ended, we hugged, we parted, leaving me with the memory of a joyous evening and an experience that has certainly changed my life.
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