Last week, my wife and I visited the Sungei Buroh Wetland Reserve. We enjoyed the peace and serenity of the natural oasis plus the fresh air that it offered. It was very different from the hustle and bustle of the Christmas festivities that had just passed. There were few people around except for several teachers leading a group of young children on an excursion.
We spotted some interesting species of birds in the swamps from a "window" that provided an excellent view without disturbing them.
As we enter the New Year, there will be "windows of opportunity" around us. Are we taking time to reflect more deeply the things around us or have we been drawn into the busyness of our routine already? I believe that what we see or perceive will invariably affect the way we act or respond to the situations/issues before us. Today, what do we see? I am reminded of the airplane window seat that provides an ariel view. Alternatively, we can venture to visit the recently completed tallest HDB Building in Singapore, the 50 Storey Pinnacle@Duxton or the 828 m tall Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The view up there must be extraordinary. However, wherever we are i.e. on land, in the air or under the sea, let's take cognizance of the views that will our shape our future. Have a Blessed and meaningful New Year!