On the flight from Dubai to NY, caught between a couple and a single- all oldies - seated in 19F, middle row, sandwiched between oldies - I had every reason to sulk. Surprisingly, I was not! In older times, I would have good irritated that I didn't get to seat next to the window/aisle. But this time around, on both flights (Sg-Dubai/Dubai-NY), I was completely on my own. I am forever thankful for the mindfulness sessions.
Between the oldies, I was on a marathon movie watch cum sleep sessions. Watched 3 movies - Winnie the Pooh (Eoyre loses his tail); Super deluxe (Tamil - I actually liked it); JAcobinte Swargarajyam (Malayalayam -very positivity inducing). 3hrs towards the end of the flight, the old man next to me was struggling to place his remote back. I helped him out, and immediately felt the spark back. It was good and refreshing how he narrated his travel to sweden and then to US 40yrs ago. The rarity of flights and his life and business. That single act was sufficient to spur the relationship. He offered to share his contact number, just in case I needed any help (I agreed, but then avoided seeking). He was continuously trying to protect me until immigration.
You don't have to be groundbreakingly extraordinary to build warm relationships. Just a little care, just a little offering and that is good enough.
And, you can't change anything in a day. Life grows down-top, one act at a time, one day at a time, and one laugh at a time. Just like how plants grow. they just grow, you can't make them grow on a day.
Life is good. The Universe is good. Humanity is good.
There is a thorn in my universe, and I am chucking it off soon.
Lots of love
Me
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