Checking life for the big picture

Today, as I was just leaving work, I ran into a senior person from the media department at the office gym.

We knew each other from 4 months ago, when I used to gym regularly and he used to come do cardio regularly. I stopped going because I got way too busy. He had stopped too.

I’ve been seeing him get back to cardio since the New year.

As I was tying up my shoelaces in the gym, he was kind enough to make small talk to me. He inquired about how long it took me to reach home and pulled my leg as to how the gym was dull without me coming in.

I laughed politely as I was closing the door to leave and said, “Wow, New year resolutions ah? Back to the gym?” He said smiling, “No such thing. My mother’s sugar shot up and she passed away.”

“… … … I’m sorry to hear that…”

“That’s okay. My father’s sugar is shot up high too. After seeing all this, I’m suddenly scared. 45 mins won’t cost me much.”

I nodded my condolence and closed the door.

As I walked to the bus stand, I took inventory of my life — ‘Am I taking care of my life? Am I living? Am I blind to something important? Is everything alright?’

I looked at the big picture again today.

I am sorry for his loss.

I am grateful to life for such reminders to review.