Weirdly Wonderful

A photo taken from the Yaesu exit side of Tokyo Station, a spot from where I have vivid memories of my very first day in Japan

Life is good now, and that’s not something I’ve been able to say easily, nor come to terms with, and the feeling is strangely and surprisingly spectacular!

At the core of my contentment are the people in my life.

I’ve always been surrounded by good people.

Unfortunately, I rarely recognized it.

My current colleagues are backed by a corporate culture that is clearly aimed at maximizing the abilities of every employee.

One upside is that one of my greatest workplace motivators now is the thought of what actions I can take that enable my colleagues to excel and achieve a sense of accomplishment.

And it kinda breaks my heart that I never really went about working that way until now, at an age when most people have already long left the workforce.

It’s out of character to be so selfless. And what a waste.

I’m filled with deep regret for not having properly appreciated the people I have worked with over the years.

But there’s nothing I can do about it. So, I will appreciate the opportunities given to me now, the only time I have, and do what I can for those around me so that I can life them up the way that my co-workers do for me. I am immensely grateful to have been provided with this chance.

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