Interesting Exchange
Context:
At this point in my life, I am indifferent as to how others perceive me. No enemies populate my mental landscape. My working motto is "Authenticity trumps kindness.". I do my best to communicate honestly.
Event:
Yesterday, I stopped by a local shop. I was the only customer at the time. The cashier was a young woman with a friendly smile. We had the typical exchange of "How are you?"s. My answer was "I'm pretty good.". I spontaneously followed that with "I am learning to surf the currents of history.".
Although I wasn't fishing for any particular reaction, she seemed positively impressed. After I made my purchase, her farewell to me was "Happy surfing!", to which I replied " Happy surfing to you too!"
Takeaway:
This helped me to notice that my focus on future events - whether planned or not, or desired or not - has been diminishing. Instead, my attention is more focused on maintaining my inner sense of balance while moving through a world undergoing rapid changes.