A Walk That Spoke Back To Me
Hi Hivers,,
The most meaningful moments sometimes come when we are not even looking for them. Today's walk was one of those moments for me as I stepped out without any deep plan or no intention to reflect, no goal to write, just a simple walk to clear my head and enjoy fresh air . But as I moved from one place to another, I realized that the environment around me was silently telling a story and that story felt deeply connected to my own journey.
I started my walk while passing through a quiet road, bordered by a neatly constructed drainage. It looked ordinary at first glance, just concrete and earth doing their job. But the more I walked beside it, the more symbolic it became. That drainage exists for one purpose.and which is to carry away excess water, to prevent damage, to protect what lies ahead. And it reminded me that in life, we also need systems of release. We need ways to let go of things like pressure, frustration, disappointment, worries and stress before they overflow and cause harm to our peace of mind. Not everything in life is meant to be admired because some things simply exist to support stability.
As the road stretched on, the scenery gradually shifted into farmlands. Rows of low-growing plants, mainly vegetables spread across the land, quiet and focused. No noise. No rush. Just steady growth. I waited there for a while, observing how these plants were thriving and I besides those plants are old women fetching water from the stream nearby and wetting those plants to meet their end means. Even despite how dry the soil currently is, those plants manage to strive because of the care and attention given to them. That moment reminded me that even when progress feels invisible, it is still happening even if it's not showing immediately.
One of the most striking sights while taking a walk was a tall palm tree I came across, standing boldly against the open sky. It stood alone, yet with confident—rooted firmly in the ground and striving. That palm tree spoke to me about focus and individuality. It wasn’t competing with the crops below or the distant trees around it but was simply being what it was created to be. Even in a world that continuously pushes comparison, this felt like a reminder to grow at my own pace, in my own lane, without weighing my journey against someone else’s.
As I walked further down the road, life became busier. Even despite the fact the it's weekend, vehicles passed by, a tricycle moved steadily forward, and people went about their daily routines. One person walked ahead of me carrying a small bag—perhaps tired, perhaps hopeful, perhaps just determined to reach his destination. That scene reminded me that in life, everyone is carrying something, even if we can’t see it clearly. Every passerby has a story, a dream, a struggle and so many more. We all are walking different roads, but yet somehow sharing the same space.
I turned the camera toward myself at some point. That moment wasn’t about taking a perfect picture or selfie but it was about presence. Behind me were the farmlands and distant figures still working, still striving and going about their day to day activities. In front of the camera was me standing in the middle of my own process. That selfie captured more than my face, as it captured a reminder that I am not separate from the journey but part of it. Still learning, growing and showing up.
This walk taught me that life moves in phases, silent roads, busy streets, seasons of planting, and moments of reflection. And in each phase, there is many things to learn if we slow down enough to pay more attention.
Sometimes, we don’t need answers, but
We just need a walk, an open mind, and the willingness to listen.
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