The one spell I wish I could cast to protect myself from all the negativity floating in air. October was chaotic; but looking back at it now, everything feels so distant. Was it only a few weeks ago that I felt engulfed by my surroundings?
I'm far from optimistic. Hence, I constantly remind myself to stay positive by focusing on the bright side of life. I practice it day by day, knowing it's the best way for me to cope with the challenges and imperfections in life. But during the past month, the excessive complains and talks about quitting create an intense environment so suffocating that I struggled to stand my ground.
Hmm, I don't even know where to start. I mean, the problems preexisted; never liked them, probably never will, but they don't get to me cause I know what I'm here for. I appreciate the learning environment I'm in, and though it's not perfect, I learn to accept it in and of itself. But when everyone starts talking about it day in and and day out, it got to me. My patience wore thin and I grew weary of people day by day.
Thankfully, one of our new colleagues told me about a photomarathon that was going on and I had a chance to take a breather from all the chaos. More than a thousand people participated. There were three themes (Mother Nature, City of Color, and Extraordinary of the Ordinary) and we were given three hours to work on each. We explored the city in search of the hidden beauty of life. I was sweaty, stinky, and my feet covered with mud, but I haven't felt so alive and carefree in the longest time!
I belatedly realize that although I can't change the environment, I can gain control of my life by choosing to live life to the fullest with utmost joy. Thank You for granting me life, Creator :)
"Participate joyfully in the sorrows of the world. We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy."
