This morning, I walked along a country road that cut through expanses of green rice paddies. The air was fresh, and dew lingered on the tips of rice paddies, reflecting a faint glimmer of light from the cloud-covered sky. The small asphalt road felt eerily quiet, with only the occasional bird call and the rustle of the wind passing through the rice paddies. In the distance, the horizon was lined with sturdy coconut trees, forming a natural barrier between the rice paddies and the sky.
There was something both serene and profound about this view. The long, straight road, lined with endlessly stretching electric poles and cables, reminded me of life's journey. I felt a rush to reach my destination, but the beauty was evident throughout the journey. The green rice paddies on either side of the road seemed to convey a simple message: patience will bear fruit, like rice slowly growing until it's finally ready for harvest.
The overcast sky this morning didn't create a gloomy atmosphere; instead, it lent a serene ambiance. The silvery clouds blocking the sunlight provided a gentle, diffused light, not blinding to the eyes, but enough to warm the heart. I felt as if nature was calming my weary mind, inviting me to pause from the hustle and bustle of life and soak in the soothing silence.
Every step along this small path was like opening a new page for reflection. It was about the meaning of simplicity, about how the village always offers a tranquility hard to find in the city, and about how the sky, rice paddies, and roads can be life's teachers. Sometimes, we don't need to look far for beauty. Simply gazing at the verdant rice paddies and the quiet road before our eyes can reveal complete harmony between humans and nature.
Note: I am writing in Indonesian and using the help of Google translate to translate into English.
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