Singapore Airlines left my luggage in Singapore. Here I am in Hanoi with no luggage and nothing on me except what I am wearing. I had to take a deep breathe when the guy at Noi Bai airport explained to me the earliest they can send the luggage is the next day. Had to search my mind through all the mantras to keep myself calm. Surprisingly, I am less upset than I would have been. Think all the yoga is finally seeping into my life.
Anyway, here are several things I learn:
1. Attitude is more important than attires
I've been wearing the same pairs of jeans and black cotton shirt the whole day. And yes, even though black is a versatile color that goes for day and night, I didn't have the right attire for dinner. However, I refuse to let myself feel bad and spoil the fun just because I don't have a nice dress to wear for dinner.
A nice smile is more beautiful than a frowning face drape over the most expensive dress
2. Things don't make me happy
I actually need very little to get by considering I'm perfectly happy with same pair of jeans, shirt and walking shoes as I was so busy soaking in the ambience of the new place. I am happier traveling than buying the next Bottega bag. It's the experience of my travel that I most cherish and last longest in my memory than all my past shopping spree.
Need to understand what truly makes us happy otherwise we end up failing to quench our search with the wrong substitutes
3. Ego....again
I care more about what people think than I truly admit. In my own city, I am rather conscious with what I wear and how I am perceived. In a foreign city, I have no such concerns and hence I am happier. Yes, it's always my ego driving a lot of my behaviors.
I am happier when I can let go of my facade and be who I am.
4. Don't take things for granted
I was partially blind when I have to take off my contact lens after the whole day. Only then, it occurred to me to give thanks to the men who invented spectacles. Rubber band for hair, trivial yet useful accessory to tie up messy hair for instant tidy look.
Don't thank things for granted, be grateful for simple things in life
Who would expect valuable lessons from such a simple experience. But I am glad when I finally get my luggage, time to change into clean clothes.
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