Yeah.....this thought was in my mind after the surfing experience in Bali. The thrill and excitment of the waves washing me to shore so many times kinda woke me up and brought me out of the rut which I had been in for the past so many months. The obsession with etiquette, social behaviour, results and achievement was pushing me into a corner. I had overlooked the fact that I am blessed with so many things in life. All I needed was a change in the lens through which i viewed the world and things happening around me.
When I was in Bali, I saw many things which are considered less privileged as compared to the place where I am currently living in. There was environmental pollution all around. People did not enjoy high-class cuisines or live in luxury housing. It was only the simplicity of being in one and harmony with the sea, sand and sun. It was only the simplicity of showing their gratitude and appreciation of the elements which keep them safe on the island of Bali through simply offerings made out of the leaves and flowers which are found in abundance in their natural environment.
Their humility towards one another brought about this atmosphere of serenity in which feelings such as anger and impatience never seem to exist at all. I noticed the transition and change in me. From a grumpy and discriminating person, I had simply become another person who was at peace with all around. I felt happy and relaxed and thankful.
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