The Fountain
Recently, on a short break from work and in search of a new experience, I visited a new shopping complex. Shopping itself wasn’t new to me but usually it’s a rushed task squeezed into a busy day filled with errands. This time, it was a lazy afternoon and I had time on my hands so I walked leisurely, taking in my surroundings and enjoying the gentle breeze that caressed my face.
Upon entering the pavilion of stores, I was immediately drawn to a big, beautiful fountain in the courtyard. It’s beauty was more than delightful — it was mesmerizing. The water leapt high towards the sky, then tumbled down in a loud crescendo, and I stood there, completely absorbed. It was as if the fountain was telling a story — a life story.
Prepare For The Rise
Watching the fountain, I realized how much life mirrors this dance of water. At times, we soar, energized and full of hope, just like the jets shooting upward, everything seems possible. Then suddenly, without warning, we experience setbacks, failures, or disappointments. Like the water cascading over the edge, we feel as if our efforts are spilling out into nothingness.
These situations can easily be mistaken for failure. It’s easy to believe that when things fall, they are lost forever. But if you stand still and observe a fountain, you’ll notice something powerful: after the water falls, it gathers itself again. With careful engineering, constant movement, and the power of design, the water doesn’t just stay low, it gathered itself and rose again and sometimes more powerful and higher than before. The fountain didn’t stop when the water fell — and neither should we.
Life Lesson
Life moves a lot like the fountain, with natural highs and lows. So, when we experience setbacks, disappointments, or losses, it doesn’t mean we are defeated. It simply means it’s time to pause, refocus and rebuild. With careful planning, renewed focus, and steady execution, we can take what feels like loss and turn it into momentum for a greater rise.
Listening to the music of the fountain and watching its endless rhythm, I was reminded: falling is not failing but a necessary part of life that helps us to become more resilient and brings out our creativity and strength.
So, the next time you feel like you’re falling, remember the fountain. Your next rise is already in motion.
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