I thought I'd share this video that I found today, because it really touched my heart. I really wish to be home with my family during times like these, and this video really spoke to me. I don't work for Petronas (a Malaysian oil company), but I guess I'm just super-sensitive like that. Sometimes, after being away from my family for such a long time does feel a little like being an orphan, although I cannot even begin to compare myself to being an orphan in reality.
For those who are not familiar with the Malaysian culture, this advertisement also shows the country's multi-culturalism. The little boy is Chinese and the woman who picked him up is Indian. This video brings back so much of my childhood memory back that I cannot stop the floodgates from flowing.
Anyway, as much as the new year brings about a time for reflection, I must say that because we cannot stop the clock from ticking, nor can we turn the clock back, that we should focus on what we can do NOW and tomorrow. After all, I don't think if I'm home right now that I'll be any happier... despite the fact that I've told people that I wish to be at home with my family. Had I been at home for the past 8+ years, I would not be as appreciative of my family and my heritage as I am today. These experieces of being away from my family has truly made me a better person, I think. As I continue on with my yoga journey, I am glad to see myself being able to see that the part of me that misses home as still clinging to the past. The attachment will not help me move forward in my life, but it will shape me into a more conscientious person in the future.
