Daily Snippet 1

I am on my daily morning commute - taking the public MRT, transiting at Buona Vista, towards the circle line. The trains and the stations are usually swarmed by an army of well-dressed, fittingly clothed professionals with appealing countenance, perfectly physically spaced - marched into the train and stations with measured strides. There are also some oldies- either pacing to the nearest hospital, accompanied by their caretakers, or together with their coterie (friends, siblings) for a nibble, a bite or a mall visit. They are all usually armed with a mobile phone - a very powerful weapon that plays a strong role in building and breaking knowledge base, building (mortal) and breaking (inner) awareness - most important of all, building and breaking relationships. With an expressionless face, their otherwise upheld heads are buried in their weapons. 

As always, I was hijacked by my thoughts- the ever busy, ever conversing, ever imagining, ever engaging thoughts. In the transiting interchange, I was outpaced by a young woman - perhaps, in her 50s - with a beautiful blue drops, swinging from her ears. I wanted to complement on her choice of accessory, and increased my pace - but, stiffened myself up and walked past. Boarded the train along the Circle line, and disappeared myself into the crowd. I was startled to hear a giggle - a humanely, warm giggle. Ten feet away from me stood a woman, perhaps in her 50s too, with a headphone and conversing over phone. It was transitory, but a strong, energizing giggle in the undercurrents of the expressionless crowd. Wanted to complement and thank for the energy spread, but withheld myself and walked past.

Reaching my destination, I saw a gentleman rushing to the nearest outlet belonging to a restaurant chain, trying to grab something to feed his indomitable hunger. 500feet from the spot stands a foodcourt serving freshly cut fruits and healthy vegetables. 500ft further, stands a Mediterranean serving healthy meals. In a world with abundant chains of restaurants, it takes time, willingness and effort to seek and find these standalone outlets serving health. 

Just like the fact that it takes time, willingness and effort to seek, identify and find great ideas from the thoughtful, sensitive organic human, among the world of bold, loud army of organic robots. Or perhaps, it takes a willingness to note the beauty in a swinging drops or a giggle. And more power to complement and appreciate.