Life as it is....

Masjid Kampung Kling, Melaka / Kampung Kling Mosque, Melaka

I often think that life is better when it is simpler. Life in a "kampung" or village is peaceful compared to life in the city. That is why when ever I go back to my hometown in Melaka, I marvel at things which the locals take for granted. Like the architecture of this mosque. It is unique in its own way. Or simple things like the way the Malaccans wrap up their "nasi lemak" or coconut rice with banana leaves or even things like narrowed roads lined with local shops. I miss the simplicity of life. Life which moves on its own pace of time. Life in the city is very hectic and we end up feeling alone and lonely even if we are surrounded by many people. There are many simple things in life that we always take for granted, we are wrapped up with the rat race and towards the end, we feel that nothing matters except for our family and children and even friends. We are so caught up with work that we forget to stop and have a look at our surroundings. We even forget to see the colour of the grass, is it yellowish, greenish or darkish brown.... The recent tsunami tragedy in Japan should make us stop and wonder-what is our priority in life? Is it the constant work load or loved ones waiting for us at home or is money important and not the hugs from little angels who are busy colouring their art pieces. I wonder if all materials are actually relevant in my life or just a simple little cottage in a village that matters. I miss all things which are simple .......

Note; The post was saved as a draft on 1/3/2011. This entry was written fully after the Tsunami in Japan. The Tsunami in Japan was on 11/3/2011.