Hi,
You know that saying, "You can have everything, just not all at once"? It's like someone looked at my life and decided to write a fortune cookie specifically for me. Because honestly, my brain operates on a "gimme all the things now" setting, much like a toddler spotting a shiny toy. But reality operates on a slightly different timeline. More like a sloth trying to win a marathon, especially when you're stuck in traffic that seems to defy all logic.
And that's where this "everything, not at once" thing starts to make a quirky kind of sense to me. Imagine trying to cram all the deliciousness of a vibrant night market into one single bite. You'd miss the smoky satay, the crispy apom balik, or soft and wobbly well-made tau fu fah. It'd be an overwhelming, slightly chaotic mess, and you wouldn't truly appreciate the individual awesomeness of each treat.
Life, I'm slowly realizing, is a bit like that night market with a glorious spread of possibilities. Career goals, family joys, personal growth and that perfectly brewed local beverage – they're all there, tempting us with their deliciousness or frustrating us with their scarcity. But trying to grab them all at once is a recipe for indigestion, both literally and figuratively. You end up feeling rushed, stressed, and probably not enjoying any of it properly.
So, lately, I've been trying to embrace the "one delightful bite at a time" approach. Appreciating the perfectly brewed coffee in front of me, even if that promotion at work is still simmering on the back burner. Savoring the laughter of my family in our little corner of the world, even if that dream vacation is still a glorious pin on my imaginary board.
It's not always easy, mind you. My inner toddler still throws the occasional tantrum when instant gratification doesn't materialize. But then I remember the wise words of that fortune cookie – or a wise someone. Reminding me that the best things often take time. And that maybe, just maybe, the joy isn't just in having "everything," but in appreciating the wonderful "something" I have right now.
Besides, if I had everything all at once, what would I have to look forward to? Where's the fun in a life where all the presents are opened on the first day? It's the anticipation, the gradual unfolding, the little victories along the way that make the journey worthwhile. So, here's to savoring the current flavour, knowing there's a whole menu of awesomeness yet to come. Just not all at once, okay universe? 😘
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