I woke with a heavy heart on a fine Sunday morning... Unknown tears came out of my eyes without my permission. I quickly wiped it saying to myself that its silly... I know i was worried but i didn't know for what.. It was a sunny afternoon when i stepped out... There was a rush of thoughts on my head which was shown in my steps... I walked as fast as i could, as if my steps are going to stop my mind from thinking... As i kept walking a tiny object interrupted my speed... It was a 2 year old kid living happily in her world... For a second i was jealous.. How can the kid be so happy when i am not????
I slowed down to observe her... She was a neighborhood kid walking with her mom exploring the world with surprise and happiness.... She turned around and looked at the same road, each time as if it was the first time she is seeing it... She was happy with everything around her...
Her cute smile gave me a lighter feeling... It was like a cool breeze came all the way to just keep me cool.. As i walked past her, i could feel a relief.. A tiny smile stuck to my lips... I could see a bit of myself in her.... Even i was a happy kid very long ago... What went wrong... What made me start worrying???
On the surface everyone are different... But down there at the heart everyone are the same... They all go through the same pain... The same vain!!! When i was a kid i used to enjoy being in a crowd but now a huge crowd irritates me.... As a kid i used to love to travel by train but now i feel it as a waste of time... So whatever i used to like as a kid doesn't fancy me anymore.... It felt like i am blaming the road for my torn shoes... Instead i must get better shoes that suit the road...
I put on my earphones and started walking with the music on... It was like my player knew exactly what songs to play... With a sigh of relief and a lighter head i walked alone admiring the trees and the skies.. I took the longest route possible with all good thoughts and the positive feelings rushing... I looked around and found the things so new... The street was imperfectly perfect!! And the walk was perfectly perfect!!!
I don't know if i will drive home any lesson but i really learnt to accept and enjoy every imperfections in the world with a child's mind all through the walk...
Yes that was the longest lonely walk i want to remember and thank you kid for making it memorable!!
It happens with me many times, when i am not feeling good or feeling low, i feel jealous of even a very very ordinary person around me.
I totally agree with you, we should always try to find the best from the worst and life will be as good as anything ever desired.
This little story has been inspirational to me, some of your writing could use a little work but knowing English is not your native language I think you did a very good job. Well done!