Yesterday, I posted my thoughts about fear of the unknown. Today, let me talk a little bit about "Fear of the KNOWN." I have lived in Copenhagen for more than two months now. Like what Mr Johansen said, it is a cozy little city with the bare necessities. And of course you have the extremes of facilities for the rich.
Sometimes, I wonder if I would be able to get used to the life back in Singapore. I mean, with the pace of life, with the kind of people that you meet. It is daunting. I remember the people in Singapore as rude, demanding, unreasonable. Definitely, there will be exceptions. But exceptions are the minority. On the other hand, what I see here is exactly the opposite. The Danes are well-behaved, respectful, helpful and friendly. The opposites are the minority. While they have the freedom to express themselves in whichever way they deem fit, they respect the others and do not impose their ideals on others. Even if they want to protest against something, they do it the peaceful way. No agression, but with logic and intellect.
The message that I get here is that you are innocent until proven guilty. In Singapore, I seem to get the message that you are guilty until proven innocent. Sometimes, I am afraid to go back because of the people. But I know, I will need to. At least for the next few years. God help me!
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