There was a time, when life was simpler.
Many years back, we had no central water supply and had to depend on wells to get water for basic washing and cooking. For other high consumption activities like laundry and bathing, we had to take a 5 minute walk down to the river. Those were easily some of the most enjoyable days of my time. We swam and splashed in the river for hours while all we heard, saw and felt was our own laughter, the calming sounds of the flowing water gushing by, the white bubbles that formed as the flow hit the stones, the cool breeze, flocks of birds flying overhead and the sun setting behind the mountains. All this was mixed with the fear of knowing that this very river was capable of drowning us as we might have helplessly strived to take those last few breaths, before being dragged down to the depths.
Many years back, we had no central water supply and had to depend on wells to get water for basic washing and cooking. For other high consumption activities like laundry and bathing, we had to take a 5 minute walk down to the river. Those were easily some of the most enjoyable days of my time. We swam and splashed in the river for hours while all we heard, saw and felt was our own laughter, the calming sounds of the flowing water gushing by, the white bubbles that formed as the flow hit the stones, the cool breeze, flocks of birds flying overhead and the sun setting behind the mountains. All this was mixed with the fear of knowing that this very river was capable of drowning us as we might have helplessly strived to take those last few breaths, before being dragged down to the depths.
If there is one thing this river taught me, it's that life's fleeting moments that pass by me will never come back. The good moments will thus be missed. The bad moments will soon be forgotten. And a wise person should strive to live and make good use of the present moment.
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