Of the Stars and the Moon

Nowadays, I've tried to establish a regular exercise pattern by going for a run in the morning at 6am before I get ready for work. So far, i've run every wed and fri for the past 3 weeks...juz gotta work to squeeze monday into the routine. Anyway, on my run today, I noticed the sky was pretty clear. You could see the moon, the stars and the vast expanse that is the sky. The only constellation I can actually point out is the Orion constellation. The rest are just...stars. But I digress....

I was crossing the overhead bridge near my place when I looked up and saw the morning sky. The beauty of it just took my breath away. Coupled with the morning breeze, it was almost perfect. I wish there were pictures but I didn't bring my camera. But what hit me the most was I suddenly felt a sudden desire to explore the world, to search out the wonders that lay hidden in the far corners. To see the sky from the other side of the world...in a way, it gave me hope. We keep our eyes too glued to the ground, focusing on our little problems, letting them overwhelm them by giving them too much importance. I understand that I have been brought up in a priviliged environment, not having to worry about my basic needs but I have the right to enjoy my lifetime. To spend my time as I see fit, to work as hard as I like and to spend the money I earn and to not be judged for doing so. But today, it all seemed to be so trivial. In the face of the world, I am but a drop in the ocean, pounding the pavement in my shoes, completing the cycle of my life on my own terms.

Sure, it's scary to be by yourself but what's wrong with a little fear?