My Curiosity

Even as a child, I so much enjoyed poking my nose in others' lives by listening alone. I did not do that so as to know about the ins and outs of their private life, but in order to put one of my main principles into practice, that of halving the trouble shared. Now as a grown-up, I no longer poke my nose this way out of innocence, but I have instead chosen writing as the sole medium whereby I share and halve the troubles I encounter and those of the people I have befriended in a more effective manner.

Nearly every day, I with awe listen to people recounting their stumbling blocks, injustices done to them, and complaints of different sorts. Only when I go home do I put them onto paper, for I very well know that countless are those who take delight in reading about life experiences similar to their own. Meeting new friends broadens my knowledge about the meaning of life.

The latter lies in that confronting bitter realities only strengthens one's soul, one's tenacity and one's aspirations. Living both lives, mine and that of others that I mainly write on, will hopefully help me face worldly concerns with more ease than before. I wouldn't say no to hearing of, and being in contact with, more life experiences in the minutes to come.