That Kind of Peace
Being greeted this morning as I was brushing my teeth by the ‘Ah Soh’ who comes in twice a week to clean should have been as normal as usual.
On the days that she comes in, if I’m around, I would quietly observe her movements as she endeavours about scrubbing, wiping and dusting, or her chats with the neighbour or my grandaunt while I myself busy about preparing to leave the house.
What I have noticed as a cumulative observation of the effect of her presence is that there is always a tranquil energy that emanates from her, even while she dusts and busts them dirt particles. From what I gather, she goes around cleaning different houses probably everyday, and she is probably older than the Mum.
She asked me a question, I answered, and then it struck me incredibly that she is so at peace with herself. That explains the softness that I always see in her face and eyes. So soft and calm that you can pick up the energy unconsciously.
Her presence made me see that we can enjoy what we do, regardless of what it is, as long as we decide that we would. I am humbled by how I felt this morning after that short question and answer session with her because I believe we shall all strive to have her kind of peace. I am humbled too because it shows that anyone and everyone who crosses your path can teach you or be an example of a worthy realisation.
