Nothing is cast in stone

An ex-colleague of mine, who is usually very positive, was having a rough patch. Therefore, she got a little negative and whiny. In fact I couldn't fathom her being her at that point of time. Instead I could see myself in her, being a realist.

I sat through about an hour with her, listening to her. Nodding and acknowledging her at intervals to keep her going. The apparent problem existed during my time and I could feel her. I was amazed what came out of my mouth; I gave her an almost totally different way of seeing things, which she somewhat accepted after putting up a half-hearted fight.

Eventually she was back to herself, all jovial and enthusiastic.

She remarked later, "I'm surprised you can stay positive and level headed."

I replied coyly that, I guess when one literally needs to be negative and complain, the other will have to remain positive. It won't help if both are being negative, right?

It's weird how we react as to the situation ask of us. And I believe it's how the world balances itself. Agree?

Oh, of course, there will still be extreme cases.

Have you found your mate to complain to, today?

As we celebrate the Lunar New Year here in Singapore, may peace and health bestow all of us. Adios...