Safety Nets

I had an eventful long weekend and I found myself having to put aside my own little problems to focus on matters at hand. I realised that mistakes we make shouldn't go to 'waste' - the experiences we gain should be recycled as lessons for others.

A good friend reached a crossroad in his life. The details of it is inconsequential - but what he said gave me food for thought. This friend is what I would call a social butterfly. He flutters from group to group while juggling his hectic career, and it seems that all was well in his life.

But sometimes things happen that makes us think whether whatever we have is enough. He hit that stage hard.

He said something interesting. For him, no matter what he does, he falls back to his religion. His words: Friends aren't forever. Partying gives temporary relief - you go out, have fun, go home, hangover in the morning and the problems come back. His remedy - 'doa'.

We all have things we fall back on. Some of us seek solace in wealth, some of us seek it in family and friends. Some of us seek solace in anger, which almost always end up in more pain.

I'm not one to criticise how others choose to live their lives, but it's heartwarming to find lessons for myself in others. There are times we feel ashamed or too proud to ask for help, especially when it comes to Him. Thanks to my friend for reminding me that there's always the One who is always willing to listen...

Posted by Najah Nasseri at 2004年01月26日 12:10 | TrackBack